When your body hurts, should you move or not?

The straight answer is “it depends” on your MINDFULNESS - your ability to pay attention to your body’s sensations, your knowledge about your body and its healing process, your willingness to adjust your actions accordingly to your body’s needs.

Mindfulness syncs your mind with your body. It allows you to cooperate with natural healing. It prevents healing delays and encourages better results.

• If your knee pain increases with running, you must reduce the impact stress. Consider walking, cycling, or swimming. Yes, move!

• If your neck pain increases after eight hours of desk work, you must reduce the muscular tension. Consider frequent stretching of your neck and shoulders. Yes, move!

• If your low back pain increases after lots of lifting and bending, you must reduce the overuse factor. Consider changing the way you lift and bend. Yes, move!

Bottom Line: When your body hurts, BE MINDFUL. And then move!