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Even though i stretch before a workout i still have stiff body parts the next day. why?

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Dr. Christopher Ferguson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Muscle soreness: Exercise causes muscle injury on a microscopic level. The soreness/stiffness is from the injury being repaired.

Answered 10/4/2016

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