Pain During Exercise – should you push through it?

Should you stop, work through it, or do something else? If you or your clients are in persistent pain and trying to get back in the gym, do you ever wonder if it’s okay to hurt while you work out? Should you be completely pain-free? I’ll answer that for you today. You are about to get a comprehensive guide that I successfully implement with my clients on this exact issue. Every possibility you could run into answered. You’ll learn what is considered a normal pain response, how to navigate pain within a workout, and if hurting after the fact is a bad thing.

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How to Communicate with People in Pain

Communicating with people in pain is a tricky situation. If you say the wrong thing, or act afraid amidst pain, negative consequences will ensue with your client. So what is a clinician or coach to do when talking with a client? Are there better word choices to make when communicating with someone in pain? If you have these questions, then check out this week’s podcast and post. I provide some suggestions to help communicate with your people in pain, which will help them reach their goals.

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