Stretching

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Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano

Principal Orthopedic Spine surgeon at Montesano Spine & Sport.

Stretching

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The saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” rings true when it comes to your back and neck. Stretching can be an easy way for you to prevent pain down the road, so try adding some simple stretches to your daily routine. Yoga and pilates can be great physical fitness routines to try from home. Not only can it help you get in good shape but stretching for even 20 minutes a day can help improve flexibility and motor functions while helping to decrease your chances of injury.

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