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Sharp Pain While Stretching

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Morgan Rush

Some types of stretching, including movement-based dynamic stretching, can help warm up your body and prepare for physical activity. You might experience a feeling of warmth or tightness while stretching, but sharp pain indicates that something isn’t right.