Stretching after exercise probably doesn't help much with muscle soreness the next day, even if you're healthy and active.

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Effects of post-exercise stretching versus no stretching on lower limb muscle recovery and performance: a meta-analysis

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2025

The study looked at whether stretching after exercise helps with muscle soreness, and found it doesn’t make a real difference for most people.

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Effects of post-exercise stretching versus no stretching on lower limb muscle recovery and performance: a meta-analysis

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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2025.1674871

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