Should I stretch before and after exercising?

Yes you should do both: After a 5 minute warm up as simple as marching on the spot to get the blood circulating through your muscles you can start your stretching routine safely. Hold each stretch 20 to 30 seconds and breath deeply. After your work out and cool down you do your stretches all again with no pain. Visit the Resources section of this website for more self-care exercises and stretches that can help you prevent injury and maximize the benefits of your treatments.