Why Does Stretching Make You Sore? (And What to Do About It)

Do you get sore after stretching? Have you ever wondered why you get muscle soreness after stretching? Find out why some people get sore from stretching, what it means, and what you can do about it.
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
When you're trying to get more flexible, you may notice you get sore after stretching. If you experience soreness after stretching, it's not a sign you're doing something wrong. It's a sign that you are working muscles hard! Stretching to improve flexibility involves isometric, eccentric, and even concentric contractions sometimes! That's why your muscles get sore. They aren't just "relaxing" when you stretch. Your stretched muscles are actually working!
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[@Uprighthealth]

What did you learn from this video? Drop me a comment!👇

[@anniec5385]

I couldn't find any link regarding magnesium pill as said in the post.

[@MaddieFishblob]

Yooo! I’ve been sore after stretching & assumed it meant I overdid it and my muscles were getting tighter rather than more flexible. This is actually such a relief to hear 😅

[@dessiecoder2116]

I was stretching because my lower half all got super tight so Ching and as going to strengthen but I’ll t! I’m sore big time

[@patriciapiper6294]

I forget all of the many reasons why I sore this time!!!! Then, I get confused, then I hate myself, then I think I should quit!! I rather go too far to get it over with. Every day is a bother!!! Now here you come to kindly and simply explain, remind me of how my poor body works!! I calm down and give myself some credit. Because of your lessons, and your demeanor, I rather like myself again and understand and appreciate my routine and get back with it!!! It is the way you target common complaints and make me feel normal about them. I feel like I can adjust a little and succeed. Thankyou 🏋️‍♀️♥️

[@lindaelarde2692]

Love all your videos....so helpful! I really appreciate your affirming attitude too....no judgement, just helpful information delivered with kindness and good intent.

[@emazey5044]

watching this as I sip on my magnesium water to help curb soreness from this morning's swimming / aquatic exercises! Good to know soreness is not unusual, been having soreness for years after yoga. Makes sense now!

[@kylemclain5495]

What a gem of a video. Thank you

[@calypso13100]

Thank you so much for this information. I have been trying to do all the additional stretching for different aches and pains I have started to have over the last 2 months. And I was just so so very sore from all the stretching and it was so frustrating! And now I see I was way over doing it. I started doing it almost every day or every 2nd day! I am going to back off and try going to only twice a week and then seeing if I can build-up to 3 times a week because the stretching soreness was really putting me far behind I'm feeling like I'm getting better

[@virginialopezrey6860]

Thank you! I learned why my muscles hurt the day after stretching and some tips to mitigate the pain.

[@stevenlaupert3089]

Hello Mat, much appreciated! Think right move right and feel right that’s what I’m talking about 😃 nice very nice 👍

[@hehunches]

Essential information 👌 thanks elhers danlos is confusing

[@dorotabutters6731]

Thank you, Matt. My muscles atrophied following having hyperparathyroidism. I'm 75 and struggling to get the strength back into those muscles. Thanks for the excellent knowledge, explanations and techniques that you share which are helping me to improve my strength safely and effectively. Love your videos 🤗 Dorota

[@Uprighthealth]

Thank you very much, Dorota! Really appreciate the kind words and the support!

[@dorevabelfiore]

Hi, I don’t see links regarding magnesium, nor did I see them on the website? Am I looking in the wrong place? Thanks for another great video!

[@Truthseeker11011]

Thanks!

[@Uprighthealth]

Much appreciated!

[@holasoyalicia]

I love the lesson on eccentric training! I can testify to the use of calcium and magnesium supplements to support nerve and muscle function after injury, as well as daily support. Endeavoring to keep fit over 50. Thank you!

[@cg7926]

Magnesium help me huge with my leg injury too😍

[@fistikcisahap7268]

03:44 omg this is great info! explains so much. I was stretching my lower body at the pool yesterday. did a little bit much.. and today I got soreness in my lower body all over. my legs and even buttocks as if I was weight trained. it is that intense! There is soo much to learn...

[@elizabethrash7370]

I have spasticity from MS and stretch 3x a day but it can worsen my symptoms. Thanks for the video. I likely am going too intense. Open to other suggestions? Thanks!

[@groovy_guru]

This was very informative I rally appreciate this I thought I tore my legs 🤣

[@Spiderinnerg]

Going through soreness rn from practicing front splits. I started getting lower & going down multiple times. It feels like I had a intense workout ugh. I'm going to give it a day or two rest

[@cg7926]

Its like u got a camera in my place ...u always come up with my deepest secretive question....so crazy

[@laurie6123]

How can I contribute but not ony phone? Can I bring this up on my computer and contribute thru using it?

[@williamwest7008]

Hi. In the side splits straddle position my left leg rotates slightly outwards as I get within an inch to the ground. This causes a shock up my leg and tingling. Do you know why this happens and if I can fix it? I had an xray done on my hips and they are normal. Because of the slight rotation I can't sit down in the splits. Thanks in advance.

[@fabienneisore7831]

Could be a hip impingement that rubs on the labrum.

[@jg5134]

Does this mean after stretching I can’t train the same muscle for 48-78 hours?

[@AlmxghtyDrew]

Always stretch in your birthday suit, thank my later

[@oolongcrossing9028]

I've learned that this type of contraction is spelled as ek-centric, but is pronounced ee-centric? That's new to me 🤷🏻

[@Sincerity1993]

Do you have any program for shoulders that keep rolling forward instead of backwards? It's not a hunchback problem, just the shoulders rolling forward. Couldn't find anything about it on your site, basically the rotator cuffs lead to the shoulders rolling forward which makes it look like I'm slightly bent forward. No pain or anything, just bad posture and it's exhausting to keep them rolled backwards. My chiropractic told me to train the rotator cuffs more during my gym workouts and do additional warm up exercises for them, but so far that didn't help.

[@Oakich]

Face pulls. Search for athlean x rounded shoulders.

[@Sincerity1993]

@@Oakich already doing Face pulls with external rotation as it's one of the exercises my chiropractic and my Personal Trainer told me to do. Athlean X isn't exactly my favorite YT he's quite Fishy and has been exposed multiple times but I appreciate your comment!

[@bogse]

6:45 actually science says isometrix flexing before static passive streching is the fastest way to increase flexibility so I dont know where he gets his informtion but its definitely wrong what he says. Seems like this guy makes basic mistakes in his teching and I start to wonder if he really has any grade of education of these things he is teaching.

[@Ladylovesdogs]

Are you a physical therapist or have training in this area? Just saying, I think a little curiosity about this can go a long way! That said, you spurred me to do my own research to determine validity in your statement and I uncovered some super helpful information on functional eccentric/isometric stretching, which is different from what the traditional "science" says on stretching (i.e., PNF stretching). Howwever, as we all know, science by nature is open to revision and new knowledge when *done properly.* I am a yoga teacher and have become increasingly aware of the dangers of yoga when done improperly, as this practice has caused me much hip pain and instability. Here's one article I found particularly fascinating that I found was congruent with Matt's functional approach to stretching. Very grateful for your comment as well as this channel; much gratitude to you both for the learning opportunity. www.advancedhumanperformance.com/blog/stretching-flexibility-eccentric-isometrics