Stretching..Reason NOT to Stretch.

1. Lack of joint stability( e.g. because of a recent sprain of fracture)
2. Endangered vascular integrity due to diseases or drugs (e.g. anticoagulants) that weaken or other wise alter vascular structure or function.
3. Infection or inflammation in or around involved structures
4. Acute injury - scar tissue must have formed before you can stretch safely
5. Disease that affect the condition of the tissue targeted to be stretched
6. Excessive pain or other negative reactions to stretching
7. Lack of compliance with a program because of not tolerating or desiring the procedure.