You’re hurt, not dead!

Just because you’re hurt doesn’t mean you have to stop training…

I’m no stranger to injury. When you train hard and play hard – it’s inevitable.

I share a lot of wins but I try not to complain too much, so the losses go unannounced. That being said – I’ve been training twice a day for almost a month now and so the inevitable has arrived.

I’ve very thankful for my experience in rehab to help me navigate it.
I’ve been substituting, avoiding and navigating around quite a few things at this point due to various injuries so I want to use this as a teaching moment.

When something hurts here’s my mental checklist:

1. What KIND of pain and what level? Sharp, shooting, dull, achey? 1-10?

2. Does it get worse with X movement?

3. Can you reduce weight and still perform? (Maybe more reps)

4. Can you do another movement pattern or body parts?
Can’t push, but can you pull?
Can’t squat but can you hinge?
Can’t run, but can you bike?
Can’t do lower body but can you do upper?

5. If after a couple days I don’t start seeing improvement or it gets worse – I may or may not seek professional help😬

Sometimes our bodies just need a break, and that’s fine.

But science shows us that when you’re injured, you’ll have a faster healing time and stay more resilient if you continue to work with what you can.

The worst thing you can do if you get injured is stop everything, so if a healthcare provider ever tells you that- please seek a second opinion.

⁉️Check slide 3 and tell me which rep got me!!

P.S. This is not medical advice and I always suggest you consult your local PT @jhunterdpt if you have questions on injury or proper ways to work with and around them.