One HUGE misconception in training is that you have to stop exercising and "rest it" when you're dealing with a pain or injury. That is NOT the way to go. On the other hand, we want to listen to what our body is telling us and not make things worse. How do you find the balance between the 2?

What often makes injuries worse is swinging between two extremes:

• Ignoring the pain and pushing through it day after day
• Completely resting and losing important strength, mobility, and confidence to move.

Most people can continue training safely by modifying 1 or all of these:

• Range of motion of a movement
• Load
• Rest times
• # of sets and reps
• Speed of the movement
  
  

The goal isn’t avoiding the pain forever.  The goal is restoring the control and capacity of your body.

Here’s a simple rule to follow:

If a movement hurts, reduce the demand (see above) before removing the movement entirely. If you can perform a modified version of a movement without pain, you're good to go!

Staying active during recovery helps tissues heal faster while reducing irritation and inflammation—when it's done correctly.

If pain has you second-guessing every workout, you don’t need more rest, you need a smarter plan.  A customized plan lets you stay active while your body heals the right way.