04/08/2022
‘No pain, No gain’ is an exercise motto that began in the 1980’s with Jane Fonda. She used it to motivate home exercise enthusiasts through her aerobic workout videos. The purpose of the motto was to motivate others to achieve greater rewards at the price of hard and even painful work. Since then, Jane Fonda’s prevalence in the exercise world has diminished but her motto is still widely used.
Medical physicians do not like the phrase ‘No pain, No Gain’ because it can be implemented poorly. Aspiring athletes and gym attendees might assume that any pain while exercising is good. However, there are good and bad types of pain you can experience with activity and exercise.
Temporary soreness following exercise is good because it means that muscles are recovering and growing stronger. Prolonged pain that reduces strength and mobility can mean that you are injured. It is important to understand the different types of pain while exercising because pushing through an injury can make it worse.
If you are unsure if you are experiencing regular muscle soreness or an injury, book an appointment with a chiropractor (like me). I can perform an in-depth physical evaluation to distinguish between muscle soreness and injuries. Whether you are experiencing regular soreness or injuries, it is still good to see a chiropractor because we can help you feel better and recover more quickly.
