| There is a right and a wrong way to build | | | | important to stop IMMEDIATELY when you |
| muscles! You will have to go through pain - and | | | | experience this sort of pain. More often than not, |
| that's okay. But there are some warning aches | | | | it is a sign that something is seriously wrong. You |
| and pains you should NEVER ignore. They are a | | | | may have pinched a nerve or suffered from a |
| clear sign that something is not right with your | | | | slipped disc. |
| body! Ignoring these signs can lead to greater | | | | Seek immediate medical help so that the damage |
| injuries that can trouble you for life! | | | | can be assessed. Don't lift weights or do anything |
| #1- A Sudden Pain in the Neck or Head | | | | to strain the area further. Any additional load on |
| This usually happens when you are squatting with | | | | the spine may create permanent damage! |
| heavy weights. A sudden and painful feeling in the | | | | #3- Ankle Pain On Impact |
| head may be anything between an overloaded | | | | Most runners learn to ignore pains and aches! |
| blood vessel and a muscle seizure. | | | | However, if your ankle hurts whenever there is |
| Stop immediately and take a second look at your | | | | impact (for some it may be an absolutely blinding |
| posture. Make sure you keep those neck muscles | | | | pain-while others experience just a dull ache), it's |
| and shoulders loose when you are lifting- or you | | | | time to sit up and listen to your body! A strained |
| could strain them seriously! | | | | ligament or a sprained ankle is often the culprit. |
| #2- A Sudden Sharp Pain the Back | | | | Both require rest in order to recover. Leave it |
| ANY back pain is serious and requires medical | | | | unattended and you could be facing weeks in bed! |
| diagnosis. However, you should get immediate help | | | | Keep these points in mind and build muscles |
| if you experience a sharp and targeted pain in a | | | | sensibly! |
| certain area of the back. Remember, it is | | | | |