Any time you feel a sharp pain, stop exercising. Start slowly and build up in small steps to more challenging exercise. Equally important are proper nutrition and rest to give your muscles a chance to repair. To help prevent additional bone loss, consider taking a multivitamin, complete with essential calcium. If the injured area still hurts after two weeks, see your doctor.
Acute injuries can be much more devastating.
If you have a torn rotator cuff, you may not be able to lift anything. Or if you ve fallen, you may not be able to walk. Waiting to fix injuries can result in degeneration of cartilage. The resulting bone and cartilage changes can eventually lead to osteoarthritis, a condition that brings crippling pain. The type of exercise program depends on the individual.