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Most importantly, don't overstretch. You can tear things. This is very painful and takes a long time to recover from, which means an extended period of time in which you will be unable to continue stretching.
As a note, make sure each stretch is at least 15 seconds, as research indicates that most stretching held for less time than that doesn't benefit the person.
You may want to look into investing in a "stretching machine". It's a tool to help you stretch. I saw one of these at Wal-Mart, but likely better ones can be found at athletic stores.
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