No pain, no gain.
It’s an expression we’ve all heard before — and though it is catchy, it can actually contribute to a harmful mindset.
One of the main reasons people avoid physiotherapy is that they’re afraid it will worsen their pain.
If you’re one of these people, we hope that we can clear up some misconceptions :)
The main thing to remember is that physiotherapy aims to reduce pain, not increase it.
Physiotherapy programs are specifically designed to heal and strengthen your body.
Soreness and discomfort are part of this process.
This is because physiotherapy must train your body to be effective.
Your muscles must endure a certain degree of stress to heal and grow — and this stress often results in soreness.
However, this discomfort and soreness should never develop into real pain.
So if you’re worried about your post-physio pain, ask yourself the following questions:
- Has my existing pain increased instead of decreased over time?
- Is my pain new?
- Have I lost my range of motion?
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, we recommend consulting with your physiotherapist — or just send us an email and we’ll give you a hand :)
