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  1. Sciatica - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Stretching exercises for the low back might provide some relief. Try to hold the stretch for at least 30 seconds. Avoid jerking, bouncing or twisting during the ...

  2. Strength training for people with disabilities - Mayo Clinic

    Incorporate stretching for spasticity reduction and injury prophylaxis. "Because suboptimal flexibility can hinder positioning and increase the risk of ...

  3. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Osteoporosis and exercise

    Avoid stretches that flex your spine or cause you to bend at the waist. Ask your health care team which stretching exercises are best for you. Stability and ...

  4. Fitness Fitness basics - Mayo Clinic

    Learn about stretching, flexibility, aerobic exercise, strength training and sports nutrition.

  5. Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prevent injuries when playing pickleball

    We don't have to stretch. And forget about hand and wrist injuries, we see so many Achilles tendon injuries," says Dr. Kakar. "Proper stretching starts from the ...

  6. Women's Wellness: Fitness tips for menopause - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Set aside time to stretch after each workout, when your muscles are warm and receptive to stretching. Stability and balance. Balance exercises improve stability ...

  7. Stretch marks - Alternative medicine - Mayo Clinic

    The idea that you can prevent or treat stretch marks by rubbing creams, oils or lotions on your skin is not supported by strong evidence.

  8. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Stretch regularly. Stretching can help improve or maintain the range of motion of your joints and reduce the risk of injury. It's also helpful in improving ...

  9. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Is Strength Training Safe for Teens?

    Lately, she's complained about stretch marks on her legs as a result of weight lifting. ... Stretching is not necessarily needed before strengthening; however, ...

  10. Isometric exercises: Good for strength training? - Mayo Clinic

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