Rest Day News 1/20/13

[pullquoteleft] How to Listen to Pain.[/pullquoteleft] Unfortunately, most of us have been there. The sharp pain that shoots across your shoulders during your last set of sumo deadlift high pulls; the radiating pain down your thigh after heavy squats; the low back ache that lasts longer than normal after deadlifts. No matter how properly you train, pain is inevitable.

During my 5 years at CrossFit gyms, members have often approached me once they learn I am a chiropractor. They frequently ask me for a quick assessment or an easy answer to a nagging injury and, like many of us, they may not have the time for a proper assessment, which would include a detailed history, orthopedic testing and a treatment plan to figure out the true cause of their issue(s). What I have learned from such interactions is the importance of listening to pain, specifically, the questions that it poses.

What is pain? When should one power through a workout versus stopping? How should one respond to what the body is saying and what needs to be involved in this thought process? How do we define exacerbating and alleviating factors and when is it time to consult a professional? Understanding these questions will not only help you to develop a better body awareness but will also help you to avoid injury and better communicate when speaking with a doctor/therapist/trainer.

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How to Listen to Pain FINAL Version