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Unlock Your Potential: Pain Management and Injury Prevention for Active Lifestyles

Are you a weekend warrior or an outdoor enthusiast? I am not. I like my couch-is that so bad?! However, at 51, I realise how much I’ve taken movement for granted. Most days I was too busy running around with life to commit to anything for me personally, concluding each evening by flopping down, feet up and a quick sitcom before bed. Ross River fever attacked me one weekend.  That moment my freedom was taken away; the experience was a wake-up call: life is too short to put fitness on hold. I am going to live like I will be here tomorrow and work on a stronger version of myself today.

Why Pain Management Matters

I battled through the pain as best I could and found tens machines a huge relief and pain blocker for me.  Once my body allowed me to move a little more I embarked on a tentatively more active lifestyle.  I was very nervous about overexertion, I did not want to cause pain that would sideline my progress but also, did not want to be too gentle in order to grow. Understanding pain management is crucial for recovery and longevity.

Common Injuries to Watch Out For-I have had them all and more!

• Sprains and Strains: Quick injuries to joints during activities.
• Tendonitis: Inflammation from overuse, especially in shoulders and knees.
• Shin Splints: Common among runners; manage them early!

Proactive Injury Prevention Strategies – this worked for me

1. Warm-Up Properly: I start slow and build up to a sweat.
2. I go just past the comfort zone: I work hard but find a small push just when I am ready to give up sets me up for a runners high which keeps me coming back for more.
3. Strength Training: I like to build muscle around joints for better support.  I am an absolute beginner at this so I find that whilst I am starting to enjoy a light run, I like to alternate my days with a mountain climb through nature to mix it up a bit with stair work. (Some mountains are brutal!)
4. Listen to Your Body: I am getting better at recognising when to rest. I like to stop and admire the view mid mountain hike or pick beautiful running tracks to nourish my brain as I work out.
5. Cross-Training: I have a better appetite for exercise when I mix activities to prevent overuse injuries. Swimming, hiking and running seem to work for me.
6. Invest in Proper Gear: Quality equipment reduces injury risk which is a given, however now I also have learnt that post work out equipment like tens and EMS devices are a revolutionary way to increase blood flow to your muscles to aid in responsive recovery.
7. Be Realistic: Find relatable role models to stay motivated.  Motivation is a huge struggle for me. I have a gorgeous friend who is like minded on her fitness journey and we love our time together.  This motivates me to keep at it and it is an added bonus that our time together is chicken noodle soup for the soul!

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Full disclaimer we are not medical professionals this is just a chat blog sharing my journey and what I have found helped me.