Be sure to listen to your body. It will tell you the difference between being sore and being injured. If you are unsure check with a physiotherapist.
It can be difficult to identify the difference between normal soreness and a “pull.” Everyone has different pain thresholds, so one person’s soreness may feel like a pull, and vice-versa. Knowing the difference between being injured or sore as a result of a workout can make all the difference. Here are a couple of tips from some veteran runners:
1) If you experience the same pain during most, or all of your workouts, that does not seem to fade from one day to the next, then you may be battling a muscle pull/strain, or other type of injury. This should be taken care of immediately, with rest. Sometimes all that’s required is rest, but sometimes it requires more involvement, for example, with physical therapy.
2) If you are experiencing muscle pain, which seems to improve from one day to the next, then you are simply dealing with soreness.
Your body is a loyal and trustworthy friend. Be smart and be sure to listen to it as it’s advice is valid. It is important to do whatever is necessary to take good care of it, especially if you want to continue working out for years to come.
If you need an assessment, get in touch with your favorite physiotherapist! They’re experienced and always ready to provide hands-on treatment.