My experience as a 76 year old is your body will heal itself of most minor injuries without having to do anything. Just let it rest and heal for the time it needs. Here's some examples from my own experience.
I tore my rotator cuff within the last 15 years by slipping on ice and landing in the wrong position.
Painful when it happened, yes, but not so bad that I needed to go to the doctor. The truth is I didn't realize what damage had been done at the time. Within 2 months it was feeling fine and slowly I got back to my usual physical activities including tennis, weights, biking, etc. I was told to have an operation to reattach it but I didn't and it grew back on it's own.
I also have two lower discs in my back that are hurniated causing them to push on my sciatica nerve which is real painful. I began to do stretching and squats easing the pressure from the discs. Within three months the pain was gone and has never returned. That was 5 years ago and needless to say I continue doing those exercises. The human body is a wonderful machine, it just needs care and maintenance.
Keep It Simple, Consistent and Fun.
I tore my rotator cuff within the last 15 years by slipping on ice and landing in the wrong position.
Painful when it happened, yes, but not so bad that I needed to go to the doctor. The truth is I didn't realize what damage had been done at the time. Within 2 months it was feeling fine and slowly I got back to my usual physical activities including tennis, weights, biking, etc. I was told to have an operation to reattach it but I didn't and it grew back on it's own.
Keep It Simple, Consistent and Fun.
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