I recently strained my right elbow during a workout.
Not wanting to aggravate it further, I decided to rest for one week until the pain subsided. But when I returned with a light workout, the discomfort followed.
Frustrated, I spoke to a physiotherapist, and was surprised when they told me to continue training but only up to a specified pain threshold (3 out of 10 on my pain scale).
I was told it’s better to keep moving—even if there is low-grade pain—than abstain from exercise all together. The mild stress will ultimately speed up recovery, rather than hinder it.
It’s unlikely to be an elbow strain, but what pain in your life is worth embracing right now?