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Recovering from a gym injury works best when you’re listening to pain signals rather than pushing through them. Balance rest with gentle movement and rebuild strength gradually to help prevent further setbacks. Return to training in stages, rather than all at once, for a safer, more lasting comeback. Read more →

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Common gym injuries include muscle strains and sprains, joint pain, and tendonitis. These are usually caused by overtraining, poor form, or skipping a warmup. Cross-training, stretching, proper form, and the right gear may help reduce your risk of getting hurt. Read more →

This blog was originally written on January 27, 2020, and has been updated since.

Anyone can suffer from a hip flexor injury, but athletes, martial artists, and dancers know this kind of injury all too well. The hip flexors are a group of muscles along the bottom of your abdomen and the top of your hips. Even if you’re not performing a three-hour stage show like a certain superstar, activities such as kicking, running, jumping, and dancing all engage those muscles.¹