If you suffer from pain, it’s all too easy to avoid exercising. After all, wouldn’t that just make it worse?
In fact, the opposite is true. Too much rest can aggravate pain and put you at greater risk of injury when you do get up and move around. You are perfectly fine to exercise for pain relief; you just need to be careful about which type of exercise you choose. High impact step routines, running, and team sports are all out, but you can try lower-impact stuff to boost flexibility, improve muscle tone, and release those all-important painkilling endorphins.
Failing to exercise can lead to your muscles becoming weak, stiff, and immobile. This can make the pain worse and lead to other problems in your overall health. Exercising regularly also helps with weight management and heart health, amongst other benefits.
Before you start any kind of exercise program, remember to consult your doctor or physiotherapist. How well your pain responds to exercise depends on the nature of the pain and the underlying cause
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