There is no indication that stretching reduces injury. It may actually decrease performance if you stretch too close to training. Range of motion and flexibility should be trained under load. A good therapist will either through distraction or manipulation, find a way to allow you to move that area with less pain.
Stan Efferding is an IFBB Professional bodybuilder and World Record Holding Powerlifter, currently holding the title as the Worlds Strongest Bodybuilder. He studied Exercise Science at the University of Oregon and has been training high school, Collegiate, and Professional athletes for over 25 years.
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