If you experience bone pain while you exercise, you'll need to adjust the way you exercise. Don't give up on exercise all together. Although your bone pain may limit what you can do, sticking with a good exercise program might help you correct the cause of the pain.
Benefits
Exercise helps build stronger bones and slow osteoporosis. It is also beneficial for the joints of your bones because it will increase your mobility and strength. Regardless of the benefits, if you are consistently having bone pain during your exercise, you need to investigate the cause.
Bone Pain
Bone pain during exercise can be caused by many issues. Heel spurs can cause pain in the heel. Shin splints cause pain in the shin during exercise. A common reason for bone pain to develop during exercise is when the bone is stressed to much. A stress fracture can develop causing pain. This type of injury needs to be treated or it can lead to broken bones and severe injury.
Treatment
Depending on where the pain is, your doctor can evaluate your condition and decide the best course of action. Without a proper assessment, it would be impossible to begin a treatment plan. However, if your pain is mild, the Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Surgery recommends resting the body part, icing the pain, move the part to avoid stiffness and use pain relievers or anti-inflammatory agents.
Considerations
Staying active and exercising is critical. If you have circumstances that limit your ability to exercise, talk with a physician or medical professional to help build an exercise program for your needs. All bone pain can be discussed during this initial meeting and guidelines can be established to help you avoid the pain.
References
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Exercise and Bone and Joint Conditions
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Exercise Suggestions for People With Muscle, Bone, or Joint Pain
- Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Surgery: Dood and Bad Pain
- American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine: What is Aerobic Dancing
