Regional and widespread pain sensitivity decreases following stretching in both men and women – Indications of stretch-induced hypoalgesia

This study aimed to investigate the effect of sex on regional and widespread pain sensitivity following acute bouts of stretching and to investigate the acute effect of stretching on regional and widespread pain sensitivity following stretching.

Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - February 26, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Morten Pallisgaard St øve, Rogerio Pessoto Hirata, Thorvaldur Skuli Palsson Source Type: research