What’s the best way to keep training around an injury without making it worse?
Ever had to train through an injury, and if so, how did you adjust? I tweaked my shoulder last week, and now I’m trying to figure out how to keep making progress without setting myself back. I know the smart thing is to rest, but I also don’t want to lose my momentum.
First off, don’t be that guy who tries to “push through” and ends up making it 10x worse. Work around it. Find pain-free movements, reduce the weight, and focus on high reps with slow, controlled movements. Blood flow is your friend here.
If it’s a minor tweak, you can still train but switch up angles and grips. Sometimes a small change in form can take stress off the injured area. But if it hurts even with light weight, take a few days off—it’s not worth turning a small issue into a serious one.
Also, don’t sleep on rehab work. Mobility drills, stretching, and even deep tissue massage can speed up recovery. If you’re serious about longevity, taking care of small injuries now will save you from major ones later.