When I was in school, the Physical Education teachers always used to say: "No pain - no gain."

HOGWASH

Now that we (society) know better, that old adage is out the window. A little sore - OK. A little stiff - OK. Really hurt from pushing too far - STOP!

Pain is the way our body says we did something wrong, that something is injured. Unfortunately, that is the part of our bodies that is screwed up with RSD. But we still need to pay attention and listen to the pain signals.

Congratulations on taking the initiative to get an exercise program. I am trying to do the same and I know it is very easy to always have a "good" excuse. Good for you!

Mike