A member asked:

I want to be able to touch my toes and also stand on one leg and lift my other leg up to touch my head. how do i get more flexible?

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Dr. Grace Torres-hodges answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Patience...: Stretches are meant to elongate the muscles. You don't want to stretch too quickly because you can risk creating more of an injury. As you regularly stretch, you will feel more flexible and it will be quicker to get going. Treat your stretches like exercises; it's that important.

Answered 12/10/2013

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