07-10-2022, 08:57 AM
(07-10-2022, 08:16 AM)Greg Wrote: I walked a little more than the current normal and the knee is back to feeling tender. Now, do I just ignore the pain and walk more or do I rest it? I kind of grew up in the push through the pain school but I don't know if that is the best course.
When I'm in Pain, Should I Exercise or Rest?
Stay active, when you can
On the whole, the answer is "keep moving." Your joints were made to move. They need movement to nourish the joint and keep the muscles around the joint strong and limber. Doctors encourage their patients with arthritis to be as active as they can—as long as it isn't exacerbating joint pain.
https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/when-im-pain-should-i-exercise-or-rest
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Cranefly here. This probably isn't telling you anything you don't already know. I pretty much subscribe to this. But it's always tricky deciding whether you're helping with circulation, etc., or venturing into exacerbation of the problem.
As always, standard disclaimer. Not a doctor (though I sometimes play one in my dreams).