Getting Through An Injury or Illness - Keeping a Postive Mental Outlook is Essential
injury, illness, alternatives, staying positive
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I hate being sick! It's not just for the obvious reasons, either. Of course I hate all the uncomfortable physical symptoms that plague me when I'm ill. But even worse is the havoc it wreaks on my exercise regimen. I want so badly to grab my running shoes or my speedo and hit the gym. But as much as I want to, it may not be what's best for my body at that moment.
It's inevitable. If you exercise on a consistent basis, life will almost always interfere in one way or another and, often, the interference comes in the form of an injury or a sudden illness. It happens to the best of us and can be frustrating as we get further and further away from our good habits. We start to worry that we'll never get better, never get back to exercise. We worry that we'll gain weight, lose all the gains we've made. If you have the right attitude, you can face your injuries and illnesses without fear.
Dealing with Injuries
There are any number of common injuries that happen to exercisers. Sometimes it's simply a strained muscle, something that will heal rather quickly. Other times it's more serious--a sprain, a broken bone or a torn ligament. Once you get your injury checked out by a doctor, you have to start the process of healing. Often, the hardest part of that process is allowing your body the time it needs to mend.
Whatever your injury, now is not the time to panic. You will heal and you will get back to your workouts. These tips can help you through the tough parts:
Be patient. If you've pulled or strained something, your body needs time and energy to heal that injury.
Never work through the pain.
Follow your doctor's orders and ask him or her what exercises you CAN do. Get a referral to a physical therapist if your doctor can't help you.
Find alternatives. If you've injured your lower body, stick with upper body exercises. If you workout at a gym, see if they have an upper body ergometer. Swi... read entire entry
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on 9/2/2008
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