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Hiking allows you to exercise and explore the great outdoors at the same time. It's a suitable getting-to-know-you activity for a first date or a chance to have a deep conversation with an old friend. However, a hike could leave your muscles achy and your joints swollen.
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If your outer hips feel tight, stretching can help relieve the tightness. Runners and others who work out can stretch the outer hip muscles and the fibrous tissue of the iliotibial band to help release tension and relieve soreness.
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Upper back pain can occur as a result of injury, strain or poor posture. According to Spine-Health.com, most cases of upper back pain stem from muscle irritation or joint issues. As more people sit hunched over computers for work, more suffer from upper back pain and stiffness.
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Although natural flexibility is one of the things coaches look for in children who become elite gymnasts, your flexibility isn't limited by your genetics. According to governing body USA Gymnastics, stretching is essential for increasing flexibility.
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Hunching at a desk, sleeping in an awkward position and overdoing a workout can all lead to back pain. If the pain is intense, it can limit your range of motion. Along with over-the-counter pain relievers, warm baths and massage, stretching can help relax your back and alleviate pain and stiffness.
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Batting gloves help ball players get a grip on the bat. Whether you wear thin batting gloves for baseball or thick ones for cricket, they can get smelly after sweating in them. Your sweat, combined with playing on a dirt field and sliding into bases, can leave gloves in need of serious cleaning.
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