Dynamic stretching for the shoulders is done with active stretches that increase blood circulation, warm up the muscles and improve range of motion.

Regular exercise is key for reducing the health risks of obesity, and stretching is often the first step toward a healthier workout routine. If you're obese, however, the stress placed on your joints by your weight can make some stretches painful and even dangerous. You don't have to give up on physical fitness though.

The hip capsule is a ligament that connects the top of the leg to the pelvis. The hip is a ball and socket joint like the shoulder. Since it moves freely in a variety of directions, it is easy to damage if it is stretched too far. Increasing the flexibility of the hip capsule extends the range of motion in the hip.

Sciatica is usually caused by a herniated or protruding disk, which pinches the nerve. The pain typically starts in your lower back and radiates along the sciatic nerve through your hip and butt, and continues down the back of your leg.

Back pain and stiffness can occur for many reasons. Maybe you lifted something too heavy or were hunched over a garden all morning. Usually the pain is not severe enough to require a doctor’s care. According to the website SpineUniverse, most back pain will eventually disappear on its own.