Can I Work Out with Pain?

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Written By Michael Bruno

Consider these tips to help you better understand your pain.

Green Light

  • On a scale of 1 - 10 (10 being the worst), it falls below a 3

  • General soreness that is even on both sides and feels better when you start moving

  • Modification of the exercise significantly reduces pain

  • Symptoms go away after a few days

Red Light

  • On a scale of 1 - 10 (10 being the worst), it falls above a 3

  • Sharp, intense, pin point or deep one-sided pain that has no change or get worse with movement

  • Modification of the exercise does not change pain

  • Symptoms don’t change for more than 4 weeks

Need a professional opinion? Reach out to the NAV Rehab Chiropractic team.

Michael Bruno
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