Can wrong exercises lead to severe pain?

Hansa Kanuga
Consultant Physiotherapist,
Apollo clinic,
Vadodara.

Q: I am 23 years old and having a lot of pain in my legs from the past 8-9 months, that is just because of some wrong exercises in the gym. I had done some heavy weight lifting. I think just because of them I got so much pain. I am not able to stand for much time also. I can't drink cold water as it gives me much pain. I can't sit in an A.C. room as after that I am not able to move. I am very upset because of this. I am not finding any solution for this. Please advise.

A:8-9 months is a long time to advise you any considerations of physical therapy without a proper evaluation.The sudden loss of function in muscles or groups of muscles through damage during physical exercise is very common. The causes could be improper warm-ups. Excessive or incorrect stress and insufficient training can also play a role.An incongruity between the muscle capacity and the stress can have different effects on the locomotor system and needs a proper investigation to treat the cause and the effect.Depending on the injury, the objective of training is:

Regaining good mobility of joints

Stretch the injured connective tissue fibres of the muscles and tendons to an optimal length.

Increase the strength and stamina of the muscles

Improve coordination and proprioception (awareness of body and the environment).I suggest you go to a physiotherapist and get yourself examined and start the treatment accordingly.