All entries for July 2015![]() Pain vs. Exercise: Exercise Wins
For example the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society both list yoga as a recommended intervention to manage lower back pain. Additionally, strengthening programs have been shown to reduce pain in older adults with arthritis. Furthermore, both cycling and walking have lowered individuals’ pain levels in various studies.1 While Buddha may be right in saying that life is suffering, the question then remains, how will we respond to the pain we experience? Will one continually limit their daily activities, or will they push their limits with exercise? It is true that over-exercising can lead to tissue injury. However, avoiding exercise can lead to chronic pain. Exercise, it seems, is a risk we all must take in order to live a life with as little suffering as possible. Created By: Tom Fairbank, PT, DPT
Reference: Photo Credit: http://www.dayfit.com/2010/01/how-to-avoid-the-pain-of-exercise/ |
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