You often hear the phrase “no pain, no gain” when it comes to exercise. Pain comes in many forms and fashions. Exercise induced pain is usually delayed to the next day or two following activity. As you work through the pain strength and endurance should improve.
If you have pain immediately following exercise that includes acute swelling, this could be a sign of muscle or ligament trauma. In this case apply ice 2-3 times per day and see if the problem persists. If pain continues it is time to consult a physician trained sports related injuries.
It is important to have a support system that you can rely on. An experienced trainer will be able to help you get a balanced workout that uses an assortment of muscle groups. Your trainer will also be able to encourage you to not give up – after all, workout pain should subside after a few weeks of continued exercise. Who wants to go through that soreness period again by giving up too soon?
A Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner (CCEP) can also assist you by identifying and correcting pain associated with acute and chronic inflammation, incorrect posture and misalignment and unsteady gait.
It is important to remember that anyone participating in physical activity should disclose with their trainer and health professionals pre-existing injuries. I recommend that my patients come in for a full screening to avoid common sports related injuries.
Honor the athlete in you by taking the extra steps to form a group of professionals that support your new lifestyle goals!
David Ivey, DC, CCEP
