While there is some debate in the scientific community about the benefits of stretching for injury prevention and athletic performance, some studies have suggested that stretching may not have as significant an impact on these factors as previously thought. However, stretching may still be useful for improving flexibility and range of motion, reducing muscle soreness, and promoting relaxation.

Ultimately, the effectiveness of stretching may vary depending on the individual and the specific type of stretching performed. We would recommend you work on joint range of motion and normalising movement patterns, stretching rarely fixes anything, and can often make things worse.