When it comes to exercising, Marty Ungs of Des Moines, Iowa, has heard it all regarding the various injuries, according to a published report.
The holder of a physical therapy job, Ungs by no means believes in the 'no pain, no gain' tenet, The Des Moines Register reports. When done properly, exercise makes people feel better, not worse. Sports medicine physician Marn Molis works for an Urbandale medical practice and he preaches caution.
"Listen to your body," Molis told the publication. "Know your goals, and start slow."
Yoga instructor Beth Damm, also of Urbandale, said acting cautiously is the best way of moving forward, which should be done slowly in preparation for moves that are more challenging and more difficult to execute.
"It can be dangerous if you move too fast," Damm told the news source.
Physical therapists aid their clients with injuries and illnesses, helping to enhance their movement while also working to manage the pain they suffer, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Career opportunities in the physical therapy field ate are projected to grow 39 percent in the 10-year period leading up to 2020.