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Does No Pain Really Mean No Gain?

Published on April 2nd 2019
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It’s important to listen to your body during exercise instead of pushing too far past your limits.

How often have you heard the expression, “No pain, no gain”? It can apply to many life situations, including exercise to shape up, tone or drop weight. But when pain is severe or prolonged, you gain nothing and stand to lose a lot!

There are a number of tips to help you stay safe to avoid workout injuries. Some of them include:

  • Warming up– Warm muscles are far less likely to tear than cold ones. So, if you’re going out for a run, walk a bit first, then trot before you go into full running mode. Stretching your muscles, especially the ones you’re going to be using, also helps you to avoid injury.
  • Cooling down– The same is true when you end an exercise session. You can’t just automatically stop when you are finished with your workout because this may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. Using running as an example- slow down to a walk again before you just stop your exercise. It’s also important to stretch out those muscles again.
  • Staying hydrated– Water, water, water! Drinking water before, during and after a workout replaces fluids lost from sweating and exertion, especially important in warm or hot weather.
  • Listening to your body– Don’t continue your workout if suddenly you find yourself in pain. Your body is trying to tell you something. Ignoring it can only make it worse, so stop whatever you’re doing and give your body a few days to recover before starting up again.
  • Learning the proper technique for the workout– Make sure you know the proper technique for any new workout routine you are attempting for the first time. Correct technique is as important as warming up to avoid injury.

The decision to exercise is an important one for your overall health – as important as diet and regular chiropractic care – to keep your nervous system fit and healthy. Remember to start out slowly, don’t overdo it and stop if you feel any type of pain, in order to avoid serious injury.

Andrew Goddard

Andrew is a qualified chiropractor with over 25 years of clinical experience. He trained at the prestigious Anglo European College of Chiropractic, completing a five year full time accredited degree. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science and was awarded a Master of Science in Chiropractic. Before retraining, Andrew worked as a riding instructor with Olympic event horses, where he first saw the benefits of chiropractic care. His own positive experience as a patient confirmed his decision to join the profession. Today, he remains passionate about helping people move better and feel more comfortable in everyday life.

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