Chiropractor Abe Avender debunks the myth that stretching helps players decrease muscle stiffness. He explains that stretching won't solve the problem; instead, strengthening those muscles will solve the stiffness. Another reason for stiffness is muscle fatigue; that's the body's way of protecting fatigued muscles, by tightening up to prevent further damage. When fatigue occurs, rest […]
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