A member asked:

When we stretch, why does it hurt? example: when i lay down and point my feet in the direction of my head, my shin area muscles hurt a little.

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Normal: When muscle / tendons are relatively 'tight' eccentric contractions( stretching )of the particular muscle/ tendon unit can be uncomfortable.This is normal and 'stretching' tight muscle/ tendons on a consistent basis can help in preventing muscle/ tendon injury( ' shin splints', achilles tendinitis , 'golfers' elbow', etc.)...Best of luck.

Answered 3/13/2014

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