Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 2964: Pain vs. Soreness During and After Working Out and Muscle Scraping
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May 2, 2025 Understanding the difference between sharp pain and normal soreness is vital for safe weight training, especially as we age. Discover the importance of proper form and professional guidance to avoid injury. Explore the mixed evidence on muscle scraping techniques like the Graston Technique; they may help with stiffness if used cautiously. Remember, some post-workout soreness is normal and part of the growth process. If it aids your recovery and isn’t harmful, feel free to give muscle scraping a try!
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Managing Pain Safely in Weight Training
- Stop immediately if you feel sharp pain during weight training to avoid injury.
- Use weight machines or hire a personal trainer to ensure proper form and reduce pain risk.
Aging and Muscle Loss
- Muscle mass naturally decreases about 8% every decade after your 40s.
- Weight training slows this loss and helps maintain strength as you age.
Exercise Discomfort Anecdote
- Dr. Malek tried dumbbell pullovers and felt discomfort despite correct form.
- He stopped the exercise and chose other moves better suited for building chest, back, and triceps.