No matter whether you're an athlete, or someone simply trying to stay healthy, stretching your muscles regularly is vital - particularly if you suffer from joint or muscular pain. When muscles are tight, you can suffer from a higher risk of injury during your workouts.

Two of the muscles with the greatest degree of tightness are the hamstrings and the hip flexors. According to experts, even with your calf support in place, you risk pulling these muscles whenever you run.

Fortunately, you can start to improve your flexibility and enhance your range of motion on a regular basis, with frequent stretches. You might find that it takes a couple of weeks for your stretching routine to begin loosening your muscles, but persistence should give you the strength and flexibility you've been searching for with time.

Let's take a look at a few simple knee strap leg stretches for improved flexibility.

1.    The Quad Stretch

When it comes to simple leg stretches, this is one that many athletes and runners use to prepare for training. The quadriceps are the short muscle group in the front of your thigh, used for running or walking. To stretch them, simply stand with your side to one wall, with your hand against the brick for balance. Hold your outside foot with the corresponding hand, and lift it up towards your backside, keeping your knees and thighs together. Hold the pose for a moment, then switch to the other foot. Make sure to use your soft knee brace for support

2.    The Hamstring and Calf Stretch

The hamstrings are the muscles that run across the back of the upper log, from the knee to the thigh. These help you to move your hips and bend your knees, and are used most frequently when you're running or playing sports. Your calf muscles, on the other hand help to move your heel as you walk, run, or jump. To stretch these muscles, apply your calf support, and place your right foot ahead of you. Hinge forward from the waist towards your extended leg, and bend the supporting knee, then flex your right angle to pull your toes up to your body. Hold for a few moments, then switch to the right foot.

3.    The Inner Thigh Knee strap Stretch

This inner thigh muscles help to keep you stabilized as you move. Exercises for these muscles can strengthen and tone your legs. To stretch your inner thigh, place your left leg out to one side and flex your foot, bending your supporting knee and moving forward at the waist, while pressing your hips backwards. Hold the position for a few moments, then shift your weight to the other side of your body and repeat with your left leg. Remember to use your knee strap here, so you don't lose balance.

4.    Supine Leg Stretch

No matter whether you're an athlete, or someone simply trying to stay healthy, stretching your muscles regularly is vital - particularly if you suffer from joint or muscular pain. When muscles are tight, you can suffer from a higher risk of injury during your workouts.

Two of the muscles with the greatest degree of tightness are the hamstrings and the hip flexors. According to experts, even with your calf support in place, you risk pulling these muscles whenever you run.

Fortunately, you can start to improve your flexibility and enhance your range of motion on a regular basis, with frequent stretches. You might find that it takes a couple of weeks for your stretching routine to begin loosening your muscles, but persistence should give you the strength and flexibility you've been searching for with time.

Let's take a look at a few simple knee strap leg stretches for improved flexibility.

1.    The Quad Stretch

When it comes to simple leg stretches, this is one that many athletes and runners use to prepare for training. The quadriceps are the short muscle group in the front of your thigh, used for running or walking. To stretch them, simply stand with your side to one wall, with your hand against the brick for balance. Hold your outside foot with the corresponding hand, and lift it up towards your backside, keeping your knees and thighs together. Hold the pose for a moment, then switch to the other foot. Make sure to use your soft knee brace for support

2.    The Hamstring and Calf Stretch

The hamstrings are the muscles that run across the back of the upper log, from the knee to the thigh. These help you to move your hips and bend your knees, and are used most frequently when you're running or playing sports. Your calf muscles, on the other hand help to move your heel as you walk, run, or jump. To stretch these muscles, apply your calf support, and place your right foot ahead of you. Hinge forward from the waist towards your extended leg, and bend the supporting knee, then flex your right angle to pull your toes up to your body. Hold for a few moments, then switch to the right foot.

3.    The Inner Thigh Knee strap Stretch

This inner thigh muscles help to keep you stabilized as you move. Exercises for these muscles can strengthen and tone your legs. To stretch your inner thigh, place your left leg out to one side and flex your foot, bending your supporting knee and moving forward at the waist, while pressing your hips backwards. Hold the position for a few moments, then shift your weight to the other side of your body and repeat with your left leg. Remember to use your knee strap here, so you don't lose balance.

4.    Supine Leg Stretch

Finally, our list of simple knee strap leg stretches wouldn't be complete without one that works the hamstring, calf, lower back, and ankle all at once. To perform a supine leg, stretch, simply lie on your back with your feet against the floor and your knees bent. Bend one knee close to your body, and unfold that leg towards the ceiling, pulling it towards the torso until you feel some tension in the back of the leg. Flex and point the foot three times and perform three circles with your ankle in each direction. Softly lower your leg to the ground, and repeat the motions with your opposite leg.