If you feel pain while stretching, you should do any of the following EXCEPT:

Stretch farther

Explanation:

In attempting to increasing one's flexibility, it is important to keep to the following rules

1) Start by daily early morning stretch

2) Ensure proper warming up before physical activities

3) Make attempt at cooling down after athletic physical activities

4) Warm up muscles before stretching

5) Always do Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitator PNF,daily

It is advisable to avoid increasing attempting to increase flexibility too quickly by applying extra force and stretching should be discontinued when pain is experienced.