{"id":2927,"date":"2020-10-08T17:35:39","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T17:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/?p=2927"},"modified":"2020-10-08T17:35:39","modified_gmt":"2020-10-08T17:35:39","slug":"the-dos-and-donts-of-working-out-with-an-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-working-out-with-an-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"The Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Working Out with an Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>This week, TargitFit is pleased to bring you an informative health and fitness article from Dr. Brent Wells, D.C.:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2928 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-624x414.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>There is nothing to compare to the joy of being able to move freely, without pain, and having the energy to get through our days without the need for that 3 PM pick-me-up coffee.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise brings us multiple benefits, including a full range of motion without pain, and increased energy levels to name a few, but what happens to your workout when you have an injury?<\/p>\n<p>Some of us love working out so much and feeling those endorphins kick in that when we become injured, whether through exercise or in some other manner, we still think working out is ok, but is it really?<\/p>\n<p>Today I want to talk to you about the dos and don\u2019ts of working out when you have been injured.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It Isn\u2019t the End of the World<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2929 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-166x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"166\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-166x300.jpg 166w, https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px\" \/><\/a>Becoming injured does not mean that your entire world comes to a halt. You should still be able to do many things you normally do, including your favorite exercise, in most cases anyway.<\/p>\n<p>While you might need to give your injury a short time to heal and give your body time to rest, most times you can modify your workout so that you can still enjoy exercising without doing more harm than good.<\/p>\n<p>If you were injured while playing a sport, at the gym, on the job, or simply by accident, the following list of do\u2019s and don\u2019ts will help you heal faster and get your regular schedule back on track sooner, rather than later.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Working Out with an Injury <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that this list will vary from person to person based on the type of injury you have suffered. If you\u2019ve broken your leg, for example, swimming is not going to be an option for you. So, if one item on this list doesn\u2019t apply, try another one.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DO <\/strong>recognize when to stop. If it hurts, chances are that the injury hasn\u2019t healed, or the exercise is doing you harm. Seek out the advice of your doctor or chiropractor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO <\/strong>adjust your exercises so that the affected area can rest. Yes, this may mean several weeks of rest for injuries such as tendonitis, but it is necessary to avoid re-injuring yourself and making matters worse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2930 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/4.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DON\u2019T <\/strong>\u201cpush through the pain.\u201d I\u2019ve seen too many people think \u201cno pain no gain\u201d is the way to go and they only end up hurting themselves even further. There is a difference between pushing your body to the max and physical pain from an injury.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON\u2019T <\/strong>ask your friends on social media what the problem might be and then follow their advice (unless they are a doctor or chiropractor, of course) <a href=\"https:\/\/betterhealthalaska.com\/5-reasons-why-you-cant-let-tendonitis-heal-on-your-own\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Will tendonitis go away on its own?<\/a> Your chiropractor or doctor knows, your friends, probably not.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO <\/strong>listen to your body and your doctor. If your elbow hurts, for example, even when you aren&#8217;t working out, this would NOT be a good time to spend an hour on the rowing machine! Listen to and follow the instructions of your doctor or chiropractor. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/7442091_Injury_prevention_education_in_medical_schools_An_international_survey_of_medical_students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">They study sports injuries<\/a> in college so they are well equipped to advise you of what you need to do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"5146\" height=\"4089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5.jpg 5146w, https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5-768x610.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5-1024x814.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5-624x496.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5146px) 100vw, 5146px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DO <\/strong>visit your chiropractor. They will not only help you avoid future problems, but they can also set you on the road to healing and suggest modifications to your workout so you can get the best of both worlds: healing <em>and<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>DON\u2019T <\/strong>stretch a pulled or torn muscle. Stretching is normally a good idea before and after your exercise routine but if the muscle has been damaged, you will only be exacerbating the problem.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON\u2019T <\/strong>take painkillers so you can keep working out. This is a really bad idea! Speak to your doctor, pharmacist, or chiropractor about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3011108\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">natural anti-inflammatory supplements<\/a> that can reduce pain levels naturally.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO <\/strong>wait until you have felt no pain for one week or more before you begin exercising the injured area again.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO <\/strong>start off slowly. Don\u2019t expect your injured arm, leg, or back to be able to handle pre-injured levels of exercise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2931 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-1-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Most of these do\u2019s and don\u2019ts are common sense, but so many people eschew them for advice from friends, relatives, or out of stubbornness.<\/p>\n<p>If you are experiencing pain when you exercise or if you have sustained an injury and, despite rest, it still causes you pain after 4-6 weeks, it\u2019s time to seek the professional help of a chiropractor or your primary care physician.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Dr.-Wells.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2933 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Dr.-Wells-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Dr.-Wells-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Dr.-Wells-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targitfit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Dr.-Wells.jpg 358w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Dr. Brent Wells, D.C. founded Better Health Chiropractic &amp; Physical Rehab and has been a chiropractor for over 20 years. Besides spinal adjustment, his clinic has treated thousands of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterhealthalaska.com\/services\/massage-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">patients in Alaska through massage therapy<\/a> designed to provide long-lasting relief.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dr. Wells is also the author of over 700 online health articles that have been featured on sites such as Dr. Axe, Organic Facts, and Thrive Global. He is a proud member of the American Chiropractic Association and the American Academy of Spine Physicians. And he continues his education to remain active and updated in all studies related to neurology, physical rehab, biomechanics, spine conditions, brain injury trauma, and more.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week, TargitFit is pleased to bring you an informative health and fitness article from Dr. Brent Wells, D.C.: There is nothing to compare to the joy of being able to move freely, without pain, and having the energy to get through our days without the need for that 3 PM pick-me-up coffee. 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