Injuries - work thru them or stop?

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sarahjae4205
sarahjae4205 Posts: 11 Member
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I had a slip and fall yesterday. I didn't think I hurt myself - except my ego!!! - but last night my knee started to hurt. (My right leg slipped out from me and I my left knee twisted as I went down. It is my left knee that is sore.) This morning waking up, it was sooo stiff!!! I tried to do my regular workout but the pain was too much. I did the workout, but not at an intensity level that I would consider taking credit for it. I'm going to elevate and ice tonight, but should I continue with working out, or should I give it rest?

I'm new to working out and have a long road ahead of me with my weight loss, so I am scared to lose my forward momentum!! I don't want to make it worse though either. I'm not going to the Dr. as I haven't noticed a lot of swelling. I thought I would give it a week and see what happens.

Advice???

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  • redskiednight
    redskiednight Posts: 32 Member
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    My go-to for injuries is very light exercise (walking etc), light stretches afterwards and NSAIDs (ibuprofen and aspirin). Rest it when you can, if it isn't serious it'll heal in time! I know its frustrating.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
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    Anything you could actually call an injury, rest. Do mobility work if prescribed, but that's about it. Injuries aren't something you should mess around with.
  • emmahayes1244
    emmahayes1244 Posts: 14 Member
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    I still suffer from a car accident 2 years on. I still power through but slowly, lots of ice/ heat and general excersize. I do a lot of Tia chi or yoga or walking. Then if I feel I can do a bit more do abot of dancing / Zumba. Every couple of days I have a new pain or ache but my physiotherapy is helping to. He says to do little and oftern to build core strength. With joint pains having a support on hand is also helpful. I have knee ankles and wrist straps for my aches and pains. If it hurts to much then stop, that's only going to injure yourself further.
  • pyrowill
    pyrowill Posts: 1,163 Member
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    Providing you can work out the difference between PAIN and ACHE, then I would 100% say to not work out on a painful joint. Pain is your bodies way of saying no more. However there is nothing stopping you from doing other things that don't involve the knee. Swim? It's probably too late for ice. Keeping it elevated would help though.

    If you ache rather than pain then it your bodies way of saying you worked me hard, now lets do it again.
  • sarahjae4205
    sarahjae4205 Posts: 11 Member
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    I will rest it for a few days to see if the pain subsides. I don't want to hurt myself worse!! Then I will try some walking in the evenings. I try to walk the stairs at work a couple times a day, so if I can't manage that, resting is the way to go!!

    THANK YOU for the input!! It is appreciated and I take it to heart!! :)
  • running4thehigh
    running4thehigh Posts: 144 Member
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    STOOOOOOOP! It if hurts, don't ignore the pain and try to work through it. If you get back at it too soon, you might make it worse and be prone to an even more serious injury.

    Like the others said - rest, ice, compress and elevate. Make sure you're drinking enough water and getting enough protein.

    REST.
  • sarahjae4205
    sarahjae4205 Posts: 11 Member
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    It's definitely pain, and not ache. I have been achy for a couple of weeks, but that is because I am new to exercising and my body was pissed! :) It's not fighting me as hard now, and I welcome the ache/burn. This is pain, unfortunately.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
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    I rest. If I keep going, it usually gets worse.
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
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    i had what seemed at first a minor injury in my forearm. thought it might be tenditious. i ignored it for several months. turned out it was a torn muscle. i finally stopped going to the gym this past Thanksgiving. Two rounds of physical therapy later i'm still not healed.

    they liked saying 'the worst part is that you waited so long'.

    if it hurts, stop. if it continues to hurt after a week, go to the doctor.
  • Scott_2025
    Scott_2025 Posts: 201 Member
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    I always believe pain is mother nature's way of telling us to take it easy. With that said, you should seek medical advice if it doesn't feel better in a few days.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,668 Member
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    Falling and injuring a knee is not something you want to try to work out on, especially if you're not a seasoned exerciser. Rest and let it recoup.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,775 Member
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    The treatment I use for minor knee issues is RICE - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate.

    My knee went out at the end of March, and I'm still rehabing it with walking and strengthening exercises. The hardest part is being patient and giving enough time to properly heal. i too am impatient and want to get back to running, but I keep reminding myself that if I push too much too quickly, I can easily "undo" any recovery and set myself back even further. "Easy does it" is key.

    And if RICE doesn't alleviate the pain, consult a doctor or sports medicine specialist.
  • DWBalboa
    DWBalboa Posts: 37,259 Member
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    Listen to your body but of course you have to know your body to understand what it’s saying to you. You can afford a little time for healing but can you afford the time if you press it and turn a minor injury into a major one. If there’s any doubt you should see your doctor but in the meantime apply R.I.C.E, (rest, ice, compress, and elevate), take a little something for the pain and rub a little liniment on it. I personally prefer Tiger balm liniment, it’s like magic.
  • sarahjae4205
    sarahjae4205 Posts: 11 Member
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    I will get it checked out!!! I don't want to make it worse...my fear is that it is a torn meniscus and I don't want that!!! If it is not better, I will get to the Dr.!! Thanks!!!!!!

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