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Can muscle strain be prevented by stretching?

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Dr. Edwin Schuller answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

For the most part: Most muscle strains occur after inadequate "warming up " before physical activity. Adequate "warming up" would prepare the athlete or "weekend warrior" for battle.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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