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Why Should I Stretch?
🔷 The spine is a complex structure comprised of muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones. It's designed to move side-to-side and front to back, as well as carry the bulk of the body's weight. That's why it's so important to keep all its parts in good working order.
🔷 Regular stretching exercises help keep muscles and ligaments flexible. They can also reduce stress on joints and improve the flow of blood and nutrients throughout the body. Without it, stiffness, limitation of movement, and pain can occur or increase.
🔷 Stretching is also an important way to prepare the muscles for vigorous activities such as aerobics or playing a sport. That is why stretching exercises should also be done before and after a workout to prevent muscle strain and soreness and to help avoid injuries.

🔷 The position that you sleep in is strongly related to the quality of your sleep. If you’re dealing with neck discomfort, the best positions for sleep are on your back or side. These are both less stressful on your spine than sleeping on your stomach.
🔷 It may be difficult to change your sleeping position, since your preferred position is often determined early in life. However, over time, you’ll become more comfortable as the new position becomes familiar.
• Sleeping on your back
• Sleeping on your side
• Avoid sleeping on your stomach