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

Probably Normal

• General soreness after training

• Mild muscular tightness

• Temporary stiffness

Red Flags 🚩

• Pain gripping everyday objects

• Sharp pain during armbars

• Persistent tenderness

• Loss of grip strength

• Numbness/tingling

SIMPLE SELF-ASSESSMENTS

Grip Endurance Test (Farmer carry or towel hang)

Do you feel pain when gripping or as time passes?

Does your grip feel different one side versus the other?

Do you start to feel your biceps or shoulder kick in to help?

Weight bearing Position (Bear)

Can you comfortably put weight into your arm?

Does it feel different one side versus the other?

Do you have pain or instability when you add more weight?

Controlled Push-Up Position

Are you able to perform the full exercise?

Do you notice pain or instability throughout the movement?

Do you start to compensate to take pressure off the injured arm?

You May Benefit From PT If…

• If you had a hard time with these exercises

• If you had any of the red flags from above

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