@theswimmersdoc: While your initial reaction may be to stop training and rest all together, it may not be that simple of a solution (nor is it the best). Resting may help with pain management initially, however it rarely solves the problem and actually may make things worse later. Depending on the severity and type of injury, rest may be counterproductive and may actually hinder your recovery (and your performance). Rather than just resting, here are the NINE THINGS I would do instead: 1️⃣ Protect the injured area by unloading or restricting movement temporarily. 2️⃣ Elevate the injured limb higher than the heart. 3️⃣ Avoid anti-inflammatory modalities that may impair healing processes. 4️⃣ Compress the area but will allow for full range of motion of the joint. 5️⃣ Educate regarding load management, benefits of an active approach, and manage athlete expectations and recovery timelines. 6️⃣ Load the injured limb gradually without increasing pain. 7️⃣ Optimism with realistic expectations is key to a timely recovery. 8️⃣ Increasing vascularization is crucial when it comes to improving function, return to play or work, and the reducing the need for pain meds. 9️⃣ Exercise within pain and functional tolerances and gradually increase your thresholds. What’s the most frustrating thing about your injury? Drop it in the comments 👇🏽 #theswimmersdoc #shoulderpain #triathlon #swimming #backpain

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