A 30-year-old male asked:
my muscles are so tight. no flexibility. have done physical therapy and stretching classes at gym (5days 30mins per). is there any way to loosen them?
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Dr. Martin Morell answered
29 years experience Rheumatology
Extremely: Tight could suggest stiff man syndrome. If concerned go see a rheum. Specialists.
Answered on Sep 19, 2015
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Dr. David Hettinger answered
36 years experience Podiatry
You could try...: Massage therapy and yoga.
Answered on Feb 12, 2014
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Dr. David Abrutyn commented
22 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
A foam roller or the stick (thestick.com) are great tools for myofascial release--increase blood flow and loosens muscles. Should help...if you actually use it!
Feb 12, 2014
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