One thing that helped me a great deal was to concentrate on relaxing my muscles as I was stretching. A lot of the resistance you get when stretching is your body automatically "putting on the brakes". When you get to your max position, stop there and visualise the muscles that are tight, exhale and feel them relax. You'll probably notice an immediate easing of tension, but go go much further, just relax and let your muscles get used to the new sensation...
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