Khoo Bee Khim
CNA – A persistent knee pain, recurring back problem, a previously sprained ankle or other injuries may make you less willing to go all out when exercising.
You instinctively hold back or avoid loading on the affected body part because, well, it will otherwise be sore or even painful.
But what if your overzealous buddy is screaming motivation at you to crank out more repetitions? Or the trainer – who believes in the “no pain, no gain” adage a little too much – wants you to push beyond your pain?
Perhaps your hamstring may already feel like tearing but your yoga instructor adjusts your pose into an even deeper stretch.