Originally Posted by
frogman
I didn't say my Doctor has a "list" where did you see that ? It is based upon exoerience in his practice. Don't put in words I didn't say to improve your point.
I explained my experience with stretching and based my decision on my doctors advice not from self appointed doctors on the forum. Thats fine with me do what you want, its your choice. I will continue stretching because it works for me.
Getting ready to do a ride and will stretch when I return.
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I am not going to list a link of studies either. I don't need too, the doctor has done this for me."
You said your doctor has done a "list a link of studies". If you don't think you did, you need to work on your writing skills. Frankly, that bit is so badly written that I suppose you could claim it doesn't mean anything, but your doctor has definitely listed something, according to you..
I have no problem with you stretching yourself like a ball of Silly Putty if it makes you feel better. Just stop telling people to do it to prevent medical problems. There's quite a bit of proof that it has absolutely nothing to do with that.
I'll just point out you're the one who gratuitously gave medical advice here and leave it at that. I've said over and over if people feel better stretching, they should stretch. They should, however, stop telling people who don't feel better stretching that they should stretch because made up reasons.
And show me where I told you not to stretch. I double dog dare you. I think there's some evidence that stretching a cold muscle can injure people, but basically it's a pretty harmless practice for those who want to do it.