Pain during training
Why consult a kinesiologist for pain during training
The kinesiologist has a lot of knowledge about prescribing exercises if feeling pain during training. He or she can act on many different variables of a workout to help you stay active despite the presence of an injury or chronic pain.
Pain felt during training can be frequent and difficult to manage. The presence of an injury, chronic pain or discomfort related to certain positions can cause problems when performing certain exercises. Your kinesiologist can help you determine what is causing the pain and propose an intervention plan to remedy it.
In case of injury
It is important to remain active despite an injury. One of the first reflexes is often to stop all physical activity, even though this can be counterproductive. Physical activity can accelerate the process of recovery from an injury and help maintain a good physical condition.
- But what to do?
- How do I avoid worsening my injury?
- How do I make sure I don’t do too much or too little?
These are some of the questions we often hear. The kinesiologist can greatly help you determine the selection of appropriate exercises for your injury, by showing you a safe way to perform them while ensuring that the dosage is appropriate for you.
In case of chronic pain
Kinesiophobia (fear of movement) and catastrophizing are very common in people with persistent pain. This often leads to physical deconditioning and negative beliefs associated with physical activity.
A kinesiologist specialized in chronic pain can help you better manage your pain by offering educational tools and a training plan adapted to your condition. Staying active is essential to reduce pain:
- The analgesic effect of exercise can reduce the perception of pain
- Increasing muscle strength and endurance can increase the tolerance threshold
- Increased confidence and self-esteem can increase feelings of self-efficacy
- Physical activity can help desensitize the body to pain