ANSWER:
Stretching may help you improve your range of motion and decrease your risk of injury, among other benefits.
EXPLANATION:
More studies have concluded that stretching mainly reduces injuries by increasing flexibility. While immobilization and a sedentary can cause long term injuries, range of motion exercises can protect the body.
This increased flexibility won’t prevent injuries by itself. In some cases, increased flexibility can hinder athletic performance. Runners, for example, can become too flexible before they compete. When this happens, they over accentuate their muscles—and their movements. This overuse, alone, can ruin an athlete’s form
