Ever wonder if more pain during exercise is better? The answer is usually “no”.
What about mild pain? In the case of shoulder exercises, this might not be a bad thing… as long as:
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It is graded 0-3/10 – more isn’t better!
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You should not experience your pain increase at night or the next day
Check out this presentation slide from Dr. Jeremy Lewis, Professor of Musculoskeletal Research, that summarizes his findings:
If you’re really interested in his research on the shoulder, then check out his Keynote Speech at the IFOMPT 2016 Conference. It is both eye-opening and incredibly informative!
