Stretching is the key to your pain relief. You do not have to live with so much pain. I have clients over 70 who have leg pains, shoulder issues, stiff necks, bad posture, and wake up in pain. For the last 26 years, I have my clients stretch every session. Not just before or after but during our workouts which prevents intense soreness the next day (there is a good sore and a bad sore that comes from working out). Stretching also allows you to continue to do your workout because the muscles are not in knots and your 2nd and 3rd sets are more efficient and effective. The part I love so much is when a client feels pain and we do some stretching and I ask how they feel after the stretch, and they say..."I feel so much better."