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Old 06-07-2007, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jo55 View Post
That's what I was going to add in my first reply.
Be sure any PT your go to is very advanced and an expert at what they do -and for sure NOT a rookie!

Overall posture comes into play
proper and gentle stretching
if there is pain, spasms or triggerpoints those need to be resolved & released first before any kind of strengthening is even attempted.

This all depends on where your pain levels are on avg too.
Do you get delayed pain? hours or a day after certain activities?
Yes, I get delayed pain! That drives me nuts! And sometimes, it is even the next day. I will use the PT my vascular surgeon recommends.

So, massage first, stretch second, and strenght last?

Thanks.
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