How to Tell the Difference Between Normal Discomfort and Something You Shouldn’t Ignore

Probably Normal

• General soreness after guillotines/cross faces

• Mild muscular tightness

• Temporary stiffness

Red Flags 🚩

• Tingling into arm/hand

• Headaches after training

• Sharp pain with rotation

• Feeling weak gripping

• Symptoms lasting several days

• Pain during basic posture

SIMPLE Self-Assessments

Range of motion check

Do you experience pain with any movement?

Is there numbness or tingling that goes down the arm?

Do you feel a difference when comparing two sides?

Chin Tuck Hold

Does it feel painful to lift your neck?

Do you notice any increased numbness or tingling or referred pain down the arm?

Can you hold for 30 seconds without shaking/pain?

Shoulder Circle Test

Do you feel a difference between one side vs the other?

Do you notice increased numbness or tingling down the arm?

Do you notice restrictions in a specific direction?

You May Benefit From PT If…

• If you had a hard time with these exercises

• If you had any of the red flags from earlier

If this sounds like you, we’re here to help. Schedule a FREE 20-Min Discovery Call to chat & see if we are a good fiT!