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<\/a><\/p>\nYour nerves and spinal cord form an electrical communication system. If you get a splinter in a finger, nerves in that area will report what has just happened to your brain and your brain then interprets those signals as pain. This then forces you to do something about your situation.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Some important points for athletes:<\/strong><\/p>\n Some hopefully helpful points:<\/p>\n Realize that your area of pain might not necessarily be where the actual issue stems from. Your lower back might hurt because your hips are not working properly. Your jaw is linked to your foot. Ask the following question \u2013 Are you in pain because of an area of weakness,\u00a0or has an area of weakness caused you to habitually compensate and thus move badly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Take painkillers and anti-inflammatories responsibly. Both come with inherent dangers. Chat with your pharmacist or GP for guidance on this. The big thing here is not to use a painkiller so that you can continue training or racing. \u00a0Ignoring an alarm does not signify that you are out of danger. In my mind, you need to do all you can to avoid cortisone. We have had athletes go to a doctor just before a race to get a jab and I understand their logic. At that stage, they have invested too much in the race at hand and want to complete it. However, you need to commit after that to sorting your issue out. You also need to check that the medication prescribed does not constitute a performance-enhancing drug.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n In closing: Give me a call if I can help.<\/p>\n Regards,<\/p>\n\n
\nYou need to learn how to tell the difference between the two.
\nGood pain includes quads screaming in pain as you pedal hard up a road. Lungs burning as you do intervals.
\nBad pain is normally more specific. It might include a specific point on your muscle that is hurting or pain around a joint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
<\/a>In fact, your jaw is linked to almost every muscle. Open a tight jar of mayonnaise and watch your jaw clench as it compensates for a muscle that is not up to the task.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nAttack the pain holistically.\u00a0You need to find the cause. I spend my life searching for clues in this regard.
\nRealise that the pain site and actual problem area might be different.
\nMake use of modalities such as myofascial release, mobility bands, dry needling, stretching, strengthening exercises and kinesiology tape to help you recover.<\/p>\n