There are many benefits of stretching to avoid injury in the workplace, the gym, and in your daily activities. According to the Mayo Clinic, stretching can help improve the range of motion in your joints which can, in turn, decrease the risk of injury.[3] However, to avoid injury before a workout, you should never stretch cold muscles. To avoid injuring your muscles when stretching them, perform some warm up exercises. Jogging in place for a few minutes, or performing another type of aerobic activity, is a great way to get the blood flowing to your muscles, loosening them up and making them more flexible before you perform stretches.

In the workplace, it is also important to stretch various muscles to avoid injuries, including repetitive strain injuries. Muscles shorten and become stiff when we use them frequently. Simple stretching exercises can help to regain the original range of muscle motion. So, if you have to use a computer all day or perform other repetitive tasks, take a break every hour or so and gently stretch any muscles that are tight.

However, when it comes to stretching, you should be careful not to injure them by overstretching the muscles. Overstretching a muscle can cause it to become pulled or torn and lead to a lot of pain and mobility problems.

Also, if your job requires being on a ladder, make sure that you use caution because overstretching to reach for something can cause you to lose your balance and injure yourself. So, to avoid injuries and accidents, never overstretch your muscles or reach out too far to get an object.