Acute Injuries: Avoid stretching areas with acute injuries such as muscle tears, sprains, or fractures. Stretching could worsen tissue damage or delay healing.
Post-Surgical Areas: Stretching may compromise surgical repairs, especially in areas involving tendons, ligaments, or joint capsules.

Pain During Stretching: If stretching causes sharp or severe pain, it could indicate an underlying issue that requires medical evaluation.

Chronic Conditions: Conditions like fibromyalgia or severe arthritis may need tailored stretching routines to avoid exacerbating symptoms.

Conditions such as hypermobility syndrome, ligament laxity, or unstable joints can worsen with excessive stretching, increasing the risk of injury.

Localized Infections: Avoid stretching areas with infections (e.g., cellulitis) or abscesses.

Inflammatory Conditions: Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or tendinitis during flare-ups.

Nerve Pain or Damage: Stretching in the presence of conditions like sciatica or peripheral neuropathy may worsen nerve irritation.

Spinal Cord Injuries: Stretching certain areas may pose risks in individuals with compromised neural pathways.

Stretching poses risks to individuals with osteoporosis or other conditions that weaken bones, as it can increase the risk of fractures.

Uncontrolled Hypertension: Straining during certain stretches may elevate blood pressure dangerously.

Recent Cardiovascular Events: Individuals recovering from heart attacks, strokes, or other significant cardiac conditions should consult a healthcare provider.

While gentle stretching is often beneficial, overstretching may lead to ligament damage due to hormonal changes (e.g., increased relaxin levels).

Stretching sore muscles from intense exercise (e.g., delayed onset muscle soreness) can sometimes aggravate discomfort.

Conditions such as hernias, severe spinal deformities, or abdominal surgeries may require special precautions.

Incorrect technique or overstretching can lead to injuries such as muscle strains or joint damage.