Stretching reduces inflammation & tumour growth

​Stretching is helpful for more than just daily mobility.

​Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and a major component of bone, muscle, tendons and cartilage. Our collagen levels slowly decline from age 25, muscle fibres reduce in number and size, muscle tissue is replaced more slowly and is replaced with a tough, fibrous tissue.   Our connective tissue has more trouble getting oxygen and nutrients and removing carbon dioxide and other wastes, so dries out and glides less effectively.
Studies consistently show that stretching increases collagen production and a dedicated stretching routine improves your flexibility makes you more mobile, agile, responsive, and susceptible to less pain and injury.
There are also broader benefits in reducing inflammation and even the production of tumours.  Animal studies showed that gentle daily stretching for 10 minutes resulted in tumour volume 52% smaller compared with a control group. 
Stretching is a gentle, non-pharmacological intervention that could become an important component of cancer treatment and prevention.  
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-26198-7

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