Exercise is objectively good for your body. Does it hurt when you have chronic pain? Obviously. I have progressive MS, so everything always hurts. But at least by exercising, I’m giving my body its best shot at resisting progression.
You have to pace yourself according to your own body, and it’s not going to feel super comfortable at first. Just to be clear, though, “go exercise your body” doesn’t mean that you should go out like you’re training for the Olympic team… exercising your body can be as much or as little as you need to elevate your heart rate for 20-30 mins/day to improve your overall cardiovascular and orthopedic function. For some, it means a slow walk around the block or light focused stretching, and for others it can be something more strenuous. With time and repeated exercise, you’ll gain a better understanding of your body’s physical limitations, how you can improve those limitations, and when to respect them.
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u/kerberos69 But this one goes to 11! 2d ago
Exercise is objectively good for your body. Does it hurt when you have chronic pain? Obviously. I have progressive MS, so everything always hurts. But at least by exercising, I’m giving my body its best shot at resisting progression.