Exercise and pain often go hand in hand for people starting new workouts routines but this doesn't have to happen to you. If you're in pain after exercise then keep reading to find out how to get out of pain, how to prevent injuries and how to avoid pain after exercise all together.
What Hurts & What Have You Been Doing
Take a quick inventory of what's hurting and then write down what you've been doing the last couple of weeks (the writing down part is important so don't skip it). Have you been running daily but not stretching after workouts even though your hips or knees are killing you? Does your weights routine consist mostly of two moves and not much else or are you working primarily one body part or one type of exercise (running, yoga, weights)? Solution: Take a look at your weekly schedule and be honest about how unbalanced your workout is then come up with a plan that includes exercises for all body parts and that also addresses all aspects of fitness including cardio endurance, flexibility, full body strength, mobility, balance, fatloss, and especially fun.
Address The Pain Before Starting New Workouts
The thing about overuse injuries and imbalances is that they don't go away unless you correct them. If you've been biking, running, or doing tons of hiking and your low back and knees are killing you then it's time to stretch the tight areas then work on strengthen your weak areas. If your arms or shoulders hurt from doing tons and tons of heavy curls or presses then it's time to take a week to let those muscles recover and to come up with a more balanced plan that works your entire body. Solution: Get to work correcting postural imbalances and rehabbing old injuries. This may take time but it can save you from a lifetime of chronic pain and further injuries. If you're not too sure how to do this hire a corrective exercise specialist or a physical therapist for a few weeks. They can show you exactly what you need to do so you can heal faster and get back to doing what you love.
What to Do When The Pain Keeps Coming Back
When the pain keeps coming back it's a sign that your body needs more variety. I can also be a sign of something more serious. If your pain could talk it would tell you that things will get worst unless you do something different. Solution: If the pain is interfering with your life be sure to see a doctor to rule out anything more serious. If chronic pain is not due to a more serious issue it's time to accept that you need to mix things up more often. Remember that too much of anything is not good and relying on 1-2 types of exercise is the equivalent of eating two foods groups all the time. Your body needs variety to be healthy so be sure to change your workouts every 2-3 weeks.
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