India, July 29 -- Stretching is something that many of us perform without thinking; sometimes to loosen our joints, sometimes as part of the pre-workout warm-up. But is it something that should be intentionally made a part of the daily routine?

Taking to Instagram on July 29, physician Dr Kunal Sood argued that it should be. He went on to share the benefits of stretching and how it helps one stay healthy as they age.

According to Dr Sood, one of the earliest signs of ageing is the joints getting stiff, which limits the range of motions that our body could perform in its youth without any difficulty.

It does not have to be something complex; the complete range of motion is helpful in simple everyday activities like tying one's shoelaces...