One way injuries can arise is as the result of an “incident” like falling or during a lift. Another way they can happen is over time, through repetitive or cumulative stresses (i.e. tendonitis).
In either case, you may experience several different sensations. Sometimes the pain is sharp, sometimes dull, and other times the painful area simply feels “tight”.
When the injured area feels “tight”, the first solution that comes to mind is stretching. But what if you found out that stretching could make the problem worse instead of better? You may be wondering “Is that even possible?”
The quick answer is: Yes, it is possible. But whether or not stretching can make the problem worse has to do with (1) which tissues are involved and (2) the cause of the tightness.
It’s possible that the injury involves certain tissues that are slightly (or not so slightly) torn / disrupted. When you stretch, there is a chance of tearing tissue.
