July 2011 PMID 21735398

Stretching to prevent or reduce muscle soreness after exercise.

Robert D Herbert, Marcos de Noronha, Steven J Kamper

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The overall tone reflects a consensus supported by references to systematic reviews and scientific articles stating stretching does not significantly reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness, with phrases like 'no produce reductions' and 'not necessary,' indicating an evidence-based perspective. Some posts question ongoing practices and potential unseen benefits, demonstrating moderate engagement and curiosity about the implications of the research.

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Most discussions emphasize that scientific evidence shows stretching before or after exercise doesn't significantly reduce muscle soreness, indicating strong consensus.

InterestModerate interest

There is some curiosity about the topic, as evidenced by questions about whether stretching might still have unseen benefits and references to past beliefs, but many recognize its limited efficacy.

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Discussions mainly reference scientific studies and systematic reviews, reflecting moderate engagement, with some users questioning or exploring the implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations highlight that current evidence influences opinions about stretching's usefulness, though some still believe in subjective or psychological benefits.

Abstract in brief

The review analyzed whether stretching before or after exercise helps reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), based on studies from various databases up to 2010, and found that the evidence is of low to moderate quality with consistent results.
Twelve studies were included, with one large field trial involving 2,377 participants, but most studies were small and conducted in lab settings, and all had some risk of bias.
Overall, stretching around exercise does not have strong evidence to significantly prevent or lessen muscle soreness afterward.

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Andrés Logroño

@AndrsLogrono · X

Jun 14, 2025 · 11 likes · 1 share · 1,312 followers View post →

Hugo | Enseignant en APA

@Hugo_EAPA · X

De plus, sur ces expérimentations, le risque de biais est élevé puisqu'il est impossible de faire des études à l'aveugle, étant donné que le sujet sait s'il fait partie du groupe étirement, ou non. https://t.co/K09HQ2Zrtx

Dec 17, 2024 · 545 followers View post →

Ft.Cristian

@FtCristian2 · X

RT @AndrsLogrono: La evidencia sugiere que el estiramiento muscular, ya sea realizado antes, después o antes y después del ejercicio, no pr…

Apr 4, 2024 · 4 shares · 103 followers View post →

L. Jordán García

@LJordan_117 · X

RT @AndrsLogrono: La evidencia sugiere que el estiramiento muscular, ya sea realizado antes, después o antes y después del ejercicio, no pr…

Apr 4, 2024 · 4 shares · 117 followers View post →

Luis Pérez

@luispev1999 · X

RT @AndrsLogrono: La evidencia sugiere que el estiramiento muscular, ya sea realizado antes, después o antes y después del ejercicio, no pr…

Apr 4, 2024 · 4 shares · 437 followers View post →

Álvaro Guiter

@guiterfisio · X

RT @AndrsLogrono: La evidencia sugiere que el estiramiento muscular, ya sea realizado antes, después o antes y después del ejercicio, no pr…

Apr 4, 2024 · 4 shares · 1,400 followers View post →

Andrés Logroño

@AndrsLogrono · X

Apr 4, 2024 · 16 likes · 4 shares · 1,312 followers View post →

Hugo | Enseignant en APA

@Hugo_EAPA · X

Mar 14, 2024 · 1 like · 545 followers View post →

Hugo | Enseignant en APA

@Hugo_EAPA · X

@Blablareau Avec ces études comme références : https://t.co/1LnX16xKlF https://t.co/K09HQ2Zrtx

Feb 2, 2024 · 1 like · 545 followers View post →

Consineo

@consineo.bsky.social · Bluesky

"The evidence from randomised studies suggests that muscle stretching, whether conducted before, after, or before and after exercise, does not produce clinically important reductions in delayed-onset muscle soreness in healthy adults." pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21735398/

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Wille Valkeaoja

@williamvalkeaoja.bsky.social · Bluesky

Hade inte spelat nån roll

Jan 27, 2024 View post →

Astatide

@Astatide42 · X

So, like Is stretching before/after exercise just a massive psyop and not actually useful to prevent pain, just a way to increase range of motion if done regularly? Am I reading Wikipedia and Cochrane right? Why do athletes do it? https://t.co/9Z64Z6Pds0 https://t.co/vHgIoY1n1o

Aug 3, 2023 · 3 likes · 300 followers View post →

Matti Putkonen

@MattiPutkonen · X

@somemuija Ei ole. https://t.co/OnpSA8DB23

Jul 13, 2023 · 48 followers View post →

Ophélie Micolas

@opheliemcls · X

RT @AndrsLogrono: Desde el 2011

Jun 23, 2023 · 5 shares · 18 followers View post →

@Tira2_ · X

RT @AndrsLogrono: Desde el 2011

Jun 23, 2023 · 5 shares · 826 followers View post →

Arturo Goicoechea

@argoicoechea · X

RT @AndrsLogrono: Desde el 2011

Jun 23, 2023 · 5 shares · 10,961 followers View post →

Ines

@Ines12063237 · X

RT @AndrsLogrono: Desde el 2011

Jun 22, 2023 · 5 shares · 134 followers View post →

Andrés Logroño

@AndrsLogrono · X

Desde el 2011

Jun 22, 2023 · 13 likes · 5 shares · 1,312 followers View post →

Connor Keenan

@CoachCKeenan · X

https://t.co/PwhNN9q6L9

May 10, 2023 · 351 followers View post →

Coach Cane

@realcoachcane · X

Apr 5, 2023 · 2 likes · 9,369 followers View post →

Flor

@Moli_Malone · X

@Cintiarella @NoChinoNooo Mientras que no se ve casi beneficio en mejorar el dolor post ejercicio: https://t.co/FrghCZVdzY

Mar 13, 2023 · 1 like · 8,083 followers View post →

Coach Cane

@realcoachcane · X

I don't want to be too self-serving and recommend reading my latest book (though I wouldn't argue against it) so here's some other reading https://t.co/RCWChiqsa2 https://t.co/ctC33hjAa1

Mar 6, 2023 · 3 likes · 9,369 followers View post →

Guilherme

@guipenteadoo · X

Ok. Não funciona para previnir lesão. Mas, e para reduzir aquela sensação de dor tardia após o treino? Bom… Na verdade, uma revisão sistemática da @cochranecollab mostrou que o alongamento também é ineficaz na redução desse tipo de dor.

Jan 27, 2023 · 4 likes · 1,346 followers View post →

Kevin Margottat

@Kevin_Margottat · X

@Soonohso

Jan 16, 2023 · 1,657 followers View post →

César

@CesarOuf · X

RT @Kevin_Margottat: @Caracolade @kinste23

Jan 15, 2023 · 1 share · 126 followers View post →

Kevin Margottat

@Kevin_Margottat · X

@Caracolade @kinste23

Jan 15, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 1,657 followers View post →

Leya_MK

@Leya_MK · X

RT @PelvicFlour: @kinste23 @Kevin_Margottat C'est connu depuis 20 piges que ça sert â rien pour les courbatures. https://t.co/Hos6LGS7tC

Jan 15, 2023 · 1 share · 4,828 followers View post →

Farine pelvienne

@PelvicFlour · X

@kinste23 @Kevin_Margottat C'est connu depuis 20 piges que ça sert â rien pour les courbatures. https://t.co/Hos6LGS7tC

Jan 15, 2023 · 14 likes · 1 share · 558 followers View post →

-Dua-

@lau_equisd · X

@DiegoBranpa @CicloFiscal @StefannySerna @Angie_Alviz El calentamiento previo al entrenamiento ayuda a mitigar el dolor. Más el estiramiento no, e incluso puede lograr el efecto contrario. Adjunto pruebas. https://t.co/zyGQm0J4gH https://t.co/4QQNeoLkF9 https://t.co/b7rIoDjcbg

Sep 24, 2022 · 3 likes · 453 followers View post →

Ghaïs Guelaïa

@GeekNfit · X

@Thraxas2000 @Thegermicide @PrSamyleiev @Absimiliard1 @SirYesSir29 L'acide lactique comme facteur des courbatures est une position qu'on sait erronée depuis environ 20 ans. https://t.co/vu7hogIFVE Les étirements sont une méthode inefficace pour réduire les courbatures. https://t.co/SEr4stKIDV Bullshit des tweets précédents = 100%

Aug 29, 2022 · 2 likes · 12,884 followers View post →

Will Harrison

@willjharrison · X

Contrary to this suggestion, I was surprised to learn many years ago that there is very little scientific evidence supporting the idea that stretching reduces injury. https://t.co/4kZ4vTNnfS https://t.co/1JRBjflmYP https://t.co/3gyrBcvFqn https://t.co/aSE44iVmxe https://t.co/eQ7srh6Qpn

Jul 19, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,470 followers View post →

Raúl Celdrán

@NTSAcademia · X

¿Es importante estirar después de entrenar/correr? https://t.co/m7ySBdMWHV

May 24, 2022 · 1 like · 3,025 followers View post →

Dr. Michelle Friedman, PT, DPT

@DrMichelleFried · X

@LKathryn9 @mindykaling I also am a yoga teacher and have a doctorate in physical therapy. There are a lot of myths around stretching and it’s our job to dispel them. Here’s some evidence for you: https://t.co/cj7mumCHJU and https://t.co/QK49BKdCar

Sep 6, 2021 · 1 like · 111 followers View post →

いと@将来と臨床の不安を解決するオールラウンド理学療法士✨

@gourmetwoman · X

筋肉痛にストレッチはあまり効果があるとはいえません。筋肉痛の痛みに対してストレッチをしても、軽減はするが、臨床的に意味のある差とは言えない。 https://t.co/GOxRjR3Y4T 最近は筋紡錘が原因とも言われてますが、それならストレッチ効きそう(^^♪

Jun 9, 2021 · 5,319 followers View post →

@xzimples · X

@MoSiTingKeWeiDe @PandarEUW Ist Dehnen bei Muskelkater nicht kontraproduktiv bzw. nicht zu empfehlen? Lasse mich aber gern belehren. Quellen von 2011 und 2007: https://t.co/2jYyI61tFo https://t.co/QNI1leJBqn

Jun 8, 2021 · 1 like · 235 followers View post →

belen garcia

@bethlen4 · X