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Pain:
What it Means
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In stretching, as with any physical activity, it is possible to
injure yourself. Muscles, tendons and ligaments can be strained
or torn. For your knowledge, tendons attach muscles to bone, ligaments
attach bone to bone. Tendons and muscles have good nerve supply
and good circulation. They heal quickly (however, this is relative
to the condition of the individual, age of the individual, and
the health of the individual. The worse the physical condition,
the older the individual, the poorer the health, the slower the
healing process). Muscles heal more rapidly than tendons, since
they have more blood supply.
Ligaments,
on the other hand, have poor blood and nerve supply. They heal
slowly, and sometimes, never heal properly.
You
should not feel any sudden tears, rips, or rapid burning sensations
when stretching. Injuries can be avoided by moving slowly and
listening to your body. You may feel discomfort, pulling, and
mild burning in the muscles when you hold a stretch for a few
minutes (which I recommend as you become more comfortable with
stretching). Breath deeply when you feel these sensations, as
you bring fresh oxygen to the muscle tissues which helps with
their recovery. As the muscles stretch and relax, the position
becomes more comfortable.
Don't be discouraged if a certain stretch seems impossible at
first. There were many I could not do at all when I started, and
some took years for me to accomplish. Persistence
and determination will help you achieve your goals.
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