U.S., Sept. 30 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07197047) titled 'Neck Static Stretching Acutely Reduces Blood Pressure Through Reduction of Tissue Stiffness' on Sept. 20.
Brief Summary: Stretching is usually done to improve flexibility and joint movement. Recent research suggests that stretching may also affect the body's heart and blood vessels. For example, stretching may help lower blood pressure, reduce stress in the nervous system, and improve how flexible or stiff blood vessels are.
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. It can change based on how much blood the heart pumps and how tight or relaxed the small blood vessels are. Stretching may help r...