{"id":4929,"date":"2026-07-29T14:02:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T14:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aliantis.es\/?p=4929"},"modified":"2026-08-10T20:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T20:37:09","slug":"postoperative-lymphatic-drainage-recover-better-after-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aliantis.es\/en\/2026\/07\/29\/postoperative-lymphatic-drainage-recover-better-after-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Relative rest: why moving can help you recover better"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4929\" class=\"elementor elementor-4929 elementor-4927\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca98701 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ca98701\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9de4dd2 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9de4dd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Relative rest: why moving can help you recover better<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14fa1d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14fa1d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Resting without stopping movement completely<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bed9b52 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bed9b52\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6873e20 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6873e20\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51cfd79 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"51cfd79\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e56832d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e56832d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce2c335 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce2c335\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">After an injury or when pain appears, the first reaction is often to stop completely. Stopping walking, giving up sport, avoiding any movement and waiting for the pain to disappear may seem like the safest option. <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">However, in many situations, complete immobilisation is neither necessary nor recommended. Stopping all activity for too long can lead to a loss of strength, mobility and confidence in your body. It can also make returning to your usual activities more difficult.  <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Relative rest<\/span> offers a different approach: temporarily reduce the activities that worsen your symptoms while continuing the movements and activities that your body can tolerate.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">It does not mean pushing through pain or acting as if nothing has happened. It means finding the right amount of movement to support recovery. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45f008e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"45f008e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/aliantis.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reposo-relativo-movimiento-recuperacion-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4937\" alt=\"Persona realizando una actividad f\u00edsica suave durante un periodo de reposo relativo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aliantis.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reposo-relativo-movimiento-recuperacion-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aliantis.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reposo-relativo-movimiento-recuperacion-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/aliantis.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reposo-relativo-movimiento-recuperacion-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/aliantis.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reposo-relativo-movimiento-recuperacion.webp 1535w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34e7e91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34e7e91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is relative rest?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-502589d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"502589d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Relative rest means <span class=\"s1\">adjusting your level of activity without stopping movement completely<\/span>.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">In practice, it means temporarily reducing or avoiding the movements that are most irritating while maintaining, whenever possible, your daily activities, walking and appropriately adapted exercises.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Depending on the situation, this may include:<\/p><ul><li>walk for a shorter time, but keep walking;<\/li><li>replace running with gentle cycling;<\/li><li>reduce the amount of weight being lifted;<\/li><li>reduce the range of motion;<\/li><li>break an activity into several shorter sessions;<\/li><li>temporarily adapt the workstation;<\/li><li>perform specific mobility or strengthening exercises.<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">The goal is not simply to wait for the pain to disappear. It is to preserve the body\u2019s abilities without temporarily exceeding its tolerance. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79587f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"79587f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Relative rest does not mean avoiding rest<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d9fbc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d9fbc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Rest remains essential in many situations. Sleep, breaks, and temporarily reducing physical demands are also part of the recovery process. <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">The difference is that relative rest generally avoids stopping all activity completely. Movement is maintained whenever it is possible, safe, and well tolerated. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aebd078 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aebd078\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09cab56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09cab56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">\ud83c\udfc3 <strong><span class=\"s2\">In practice<\/span><\/strong><br\/><\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Relative rest is not about choosing between \u201cmoving\u201d and \u201cnot moving.\u201d It is about deciding <span class=\"s1\">how much to move, how to move, and when<\/span>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83ae57d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"83ae57d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the difference between relative rest and complete rest?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89c982b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"89c982b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Complete rest<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4aac772 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4aac772\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Complete rest involves a major restriction of movement or even complete immobilisation.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">It may be necessary in certain situations, such as specific fractures, surgical procedures, or severe injuries. It may also be recommended for a short period when a tissue requires strict protection. <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">This decision depends on the <a href=\"https:\/\/aliantis.es\/en\/2026\/03\/26\/tissue-recovery-time-how-long-does-an-injury-take-to-heal\/\">type of injury<\/a>, its severity, and medical recommendations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7949a56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7949a56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Relative rest<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45677ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45677ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Relative rest allows you to maintain movements and activities that do not excessively worsen symptoms.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">For example, someone with ankle pain may reduce walking distances, avoid running, and temporarily use an ankle brace while continuing to walk progressively according to their tolerance.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">For many musculoskeletal injuries, current recommendations favour this gradual recovery over prolonged immobilisation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf40ae1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bf40ae1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why can complete rest delay recovery?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-662dfcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"662dfcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">The body adapts to the loads and demands placed upon it. When a muscle, tendon, or joint is not used for an extended period, its capacity may decline. <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Excessive immobilisation may lead to:<\/p><ul><li>loss of muscle strength;<\/li><li>reduced mobility;<\/li><li>reduced tolerance to physical activity;<\/li><li>increased stiffness;<\/li><li>fear of or lack of confidence in movement;<\/li><li>greater difficulty returning to normal daily activities.<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">For example, in an episode of uncomplicated acute low back pain, prolonged bed rest is generally not recommended. Clinical guidelines advise maintaining daily activities within the limits allowed by symptoms. <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">This does not mean that pain should be ignored. Movement should be adapted to the situation, the intensity of symptoms, and the diagnosis when one is available. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46b19e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46b19e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Should you wait until the pain has completely disappeared before moving?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19c2074 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19c2074\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Not necessarily.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Sometimes, an activity may cause mild or moderate discomfort without meaning that new tissue damage is occurring. Pain is not always a direct indicator of injury or danger. <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">After an injury, the nervous system may become temporarily more sensitive. Some movements may feel uncomfortable even though they remain mechanically safe. <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">For this reason, it is not always necessary to wait until you are completely symptom-free before moving again. The goal is to find a level of activity that the body can tolerate without causing a significant or lasting flare-up. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efeec60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"efeec60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is it acceptable to feel some pain during an activity?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6779d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6779d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">There is no universal threshold that applies to every injury. However, in many situations, mild and temporary discomfort can be acceptable, especially during certain rehabilitation programmes. <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">How symptoms evolve over the following hours often provides more useful information than the sensation experienced at a specific moment.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">An activity is generally considered well tolerated when:<\/p><ul><li>the pain remains within a tolerable level;<\/li><li>it does not significantly alter the way you move;<\/li><li>symptoms decrease after the activity;<\/li><li>the body returns to its usual state within the following hours or by the next day;<\/li><li>function does not progressively worsen.<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">On the other hand, it may be necessary to reduce the load if the pain increases substantially, clearly persists the following day, or causes a loss of function.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3443f2f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3443f2f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55c9a18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55c9a18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udca1 <span class=\"s2\"><b>Did you know?<\/b><\/span><\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Feeling pain during a movement does not automatically mean that the movement is dangerous. Pain intensity, symptom progression, and the overall context should always be considered together. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5c2dd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f5c2dd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How can I tell if I am doing too much?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dbffad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6dbffad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Relative rest requires observing how the body responds. The goal is to remain active without triggering a disproportionate reaction. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-753572d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"753572d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Signs that the activity level is appropriate<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3dd02d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3dd02d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Activity is generally appropriate when:<\/p><ul><li>pain remains stable or moderate;<\/li><li>you are able to maintain relatively natural movement;<\/li><li>symptoms decrease after the activity;<\/li><li>the body returns to its usual state within about 24 hours;<\/li><li>mobility and function remain stable or improve.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a93545 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a93545\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Signs that it may be helpful to temporarily reduce activity<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4bdf77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4bdf77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">It may be advisable to reduce the intensity, duration, or frequency if:<\/p><ul><li>pain clearly increases during the activity;<\/li><li>symptoms remain significantly more intense the following day;<\/li><li>a noticeable limp develops;<\/li><li>swelling increases;<\/li><li>a new feeling of instability appears;<\/li><li>your ability to carry out daily activities decreases from one day to the next.<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p class=\"p3\">This does not necessarily mean you need to stop completely. In many cases, simply returning temporarily to an easier level before progressing again is enough. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-552ab76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"552ab76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How should relative rest be adapted to different types of pain or injury?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e9c671 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e9c671\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Relative rest is not a one-size-fits-all approach. It depends on the area affected, the type of injury, its severity, and each person\u2019s individual needs. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b0627d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b0627d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Relative rest for tendinopathies<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46108cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46108cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">For tendinopathies, such as Achilles tendinopathy, complete rest is usually not the main treatment strategy.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Treatment is generally based on adapting activities while progressively reloading the tendon. This may involve temporarily reducing running, jumping, or sprinting, while maintaining walking and specific exercises. <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Tendons need progressive loading to regain their ability to tolerate physical demands. A prolonged absence of loading may further reduce their tolerance. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cb6c87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3cb6c87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Relative rest after an ankle sprain<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f936a75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f936a75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">After an ankle sprain, a short period of protection may be useful. Depending on the severity, an ankle brace, functional taping, or crutches may be recommended. <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">However, for many ankle sprains, gradually restoring weight-bearing and movement is preferred over prolonged immobilisation.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Specific mobility, strength, and balance exercises are then gradually introduced to restore ankle function and reduce the risk of reinjury.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7fd131 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b7fd131\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Relative rest for acute low back pain<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7905109 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7905109\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">During an episode of acute low back pain without red flags, staying in bed for several days is generally not recommended.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">In general, it is preferable to keep walking, change position frequently, and continue daily activities that remain tolerable.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Some tasks may need to be adapted for a few days, but a gradual return to movement is part of the recovery process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ecb6f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0ecb6f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Relative rest after a concussion<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f98c87f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f98c87f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Recommendations for <a href=\"https:\/\/aliantis.es\/en\/2026\/03\/27\/concussion-symptoms-prevention-and-recovery\/\">concussion<\/a> management have changed over recent years. It is no longer routinely recommended to remain isolated in a dark room until all symptoms have disappeared. <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">An initial period of relative rest of approximately 24 to 48 hours may be recommended, followed by a gradual return to daily, school, work, and physical activities.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Progression should be guided by symptoms. At first, activities with a risk of another blow to the head should be avoided. <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Anyone with a suspected concussion should be assessed by a healthcare professional.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ba79e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ba79e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the main tools of relative rest?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c84f4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c84f4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Adjust the intensity<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0f598c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0f598c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">An activity can often be maintained by reducing the amount of effort required. This may mean running more slowly, lifting less weight, reducing the range of motion, or lowering the resistance. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34fe819 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34fe819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reduce the duration<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94db99b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"94db99b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Doing an activity for ten minutes may be better tolerated than doing it for an hour. The duration can then be increased gradually as tolerance improves. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db0d6e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db0d6e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reduce the frequency<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-979c536 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"979c536\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">An activity that is normally performed every day may temporarily be carried out on alternate days to allow better recovery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d33011e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d33011e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Break the activity into shorter sessions<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-611d8c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"611d8c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Instead of completing thirty consecutive minutes, it may be preferable to do three ten-minute sessions spread throughout the day.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">This strategy is particularly useful when fatigue or pain increases as the activity continues.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9cc7f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d9cc7f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Temporarily substitute the activity<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30fb7c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30fb7c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">A demanding activity can often be replaced with another that helps maintain physical fitness without reproducing the same symptoms.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">For example, someone who temporarily cannot tolerate running may try walking, cycling, or aquatic exercise, depending on the injury.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34622d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34622d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Use protective equipment when necessary<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-650e808 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"650e808\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">A brace, ankle support, bandage, walking stick, or crutches may make movement easier and allow for a safer recovery.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">These aids should not be used routinely or for longer than necessary. Their use depends on the diagnosis, the stability of the affected area, and the advice of the healthcare professional. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-657e5b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"657e5b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gradually increase the load<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fd80fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fd80fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Recovery rarely follows a perfectly linear course. It is normal to alternate between better days and more difficult ones. <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">A good strategy is to increase only one variable at a time: duration, frequency, intensity, or movement complexity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d81669 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8d81669\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Does relative rest mean pushing through the pain?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbff6ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbff6ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">No.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Relative rest does not mean enduring pain, ignoring symptoms, or continuing an activity at all costs.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Pushing too hard may overload the body\u2019s current capacity. On the other hand, avoiding all movement for too long because of pain may contribute to a loss of physical capacity and increase fear or insecurity around movement. <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">The best strategy lies between these two extremes: <span class=\"s1\">protect what needs protection while maintaining what can still be done<\/span>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72d2c4c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"72d2c4c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7e0ce8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a7e0ce8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udca1 <b>Common myth<\/b><\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\"><strong>\u201cTo recover, I have to wait until I feel absolutely nothing.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p2\">In reality, recovery and a return to movement usually progress together. Well-adapted activity can help restore function progressively. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0936690 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0936690\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When is absolute rest still necessary?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-579bbaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"579bbaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Some situations require immobilisation or much stricter movement restrictions.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p2\">This may include:<\/p><ul><li>a fracture or suspected fracture;<\/li><li>a dislocation;<\/li><li>a complete tendon rupture;<\/li><li>an unstable injury;<\/li><li>certain postoperative phases;<\/li><li>a neurological condition;<\/li><li>very severe pain following a traumatic injury.<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">In these situations, the instructions provided by the doctor or surgeon should be followed. Relative rest should never replace necessary protection. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fec005 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9fec005\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When should you seek medical attention promptly?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-258fed7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"258fed7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">A prompt medical assessment is recommended after a significant injury or if <a href=\"https:\/\/aliantis.es\/en\/2026\/03\/26\/pain-that-requires-immediate-medical-attention\/\">unusual symptoms<\/a> appear.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p2\">Seek urgent medical attention if you experience:<\/p><ul><li>an inability to bear weight or use a limb;<\/li><li>a visible deformity;<\/li><li>severe swelling or swelling that increases rapidly;<\/li><li>very severe pain;<\/li><li>sudden loss of strength;<\/li><li>persistent numbness;<\/li><li>a feeling that an arm or leg is giving way;<\/li><li>loss of bladder or bowel control;<\/li><li>loss of sensation in the genital or perineal area;<\/li><li>fever associated with a red, hot, and painful area;<\/li><li>chest pain, difficulty breathing, or fainting;<\/li><li>neurological symptoms after a blow to the head;<\/li><li>continuous worsening despite adapting activity for several days.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\"> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">If in doubt after an injury, it is preferable to have the injury assessed before deciding on your own how much activity is appropriate.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2bcd04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b2bcd04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How can you gradually return to activity?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dd936b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4dd936b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Returning to activity can begin with a simpler version of your usual activity.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">For example, someone who runs may begin by walking, then alternate between walking and running, and finally return to continuous running.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Someone who lifts heavy loads at work may begin with lighter weights, reduce the number of repetitions, or temporarily modify certain movements.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">A simple progression can be organised into four stages:<\/p><ol start=\"1\"><li>restore basic movements;<\/li><li>gradually increase the duration;<\/li><li>increase the intensity or resistance;<\/li><li>reintroduce faster, more complex, or activity-specific movements.<\/li><\/ol><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">It is not always necessary to wait until all pain has disappeared before moving on to the next stage. The decision depends on exercise tolerance, recovery after activity, and overall progress. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b37b93d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b37b93d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How can Aliantis help you?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f40ee71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f40ee71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">When pain persists, it can be difficult to know which movements should be temporarily avoided and which should be maintained.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/aliantis.es\/en\/\">Aliantis Clinic<\/a>, our assessment begins by understanding your situation as a whole: how the injury occurred, how your symptoms have evolved, which movements are limited, your current strength and stability, and the work, sports, or personal activities you would like to return to.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aliantis.es\/en\/general-osteopathy-in-sitges\/\">Osteopathy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/aliantis.es\/en\/musculoskeletal-physiotherapy-in-sitges\/\">physiotherapy<\/a> can help identify movements that are temporarily aggravating symptoms, preserve your current abilities, and plan a gradual return to activity.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Depending on your needs, treatment may include advice on managing physical loads, mobility exercises, strengthening, balance training, or preparation for returning to sport.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Our goal is not to create dependence on treatment or ask patients to avoid certain movements indefinitely. We aim to help you better understand your symptoms and gradually regain confidence in your body\u2019s abilities. <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">When your condition requires medical assessment, imaging, or the involvement of another healthcare professional, we will guide you towards the most appropriate care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4cf055 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b4cf055\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1601d92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1601d92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Relative rest does not mean stopping all activity or continuing exactly as before.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">It means temporarily reducing the demands that exceed the body\u2019s current tolerance while maintaining an appropriate level of movement.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">This approach helps protect the painful area without unnecessarily losing strength, mobility, or confidence.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">The appropriate activity level depends on the type of injury, the stage of recovery, and how the body responds. When in doubt, a healthcare professional can help determine which activities should be maintained, which should be modified, and how to progress safely. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5786716 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5786716\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Resting does not always mean immobilising yourself. Recovering well often means first learning how to move differently before returning to your usual way of moving.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-949997b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"949997b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions about relative rest<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a3ad599 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"7a3ad599\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2050\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2050\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long should relative rest last? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2050\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-375245f9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"375245f9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2df04e2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2df04e2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">There is no single duration. A few days may be sufficient for a minor irritation, whereas a more significant injury may require several weeks of gradual adaptation. <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">The duration depends on the type of injury, how your body responds to activity, and how your function recovers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2051\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2051\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I exercise during a period of relative rest? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2051\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4355928c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4355928c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5346870b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5346870b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">It depends on the sport and the injury. In some cases, it is possible to continue a modified version of training or work on other parts of the body. <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Low-impact exercise, reducing the load, or decreasing training volume can help you stay active without worsening symptoms.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2052\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2052\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Should I stop an activity as soon as I feel pain? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2052\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1be963e3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1be963e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-273631f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"273631f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Not necessarily.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Mild, temporary discomfort may be acceptable in certain situations. However, it is advisable to reduce or stop the activity if the pain becomes intense, clearly changes the way you move, causes instability, or remains significantly worse the following day. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2053\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2053\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is ice part of relative rest? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2053\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e695ca7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e695ca7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-804d56a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"804d56a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Ice may provide temporary pain relief, particularly after a recent injury. However, it is not essential in every situation and does not replace a gradual return to movement. <\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Ice should be used for short periods and always with a protective layer between the ice and the skin.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2054\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2054\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I continue working during relative rest? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2054\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55aef3c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"55aef3c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fccda56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fccda56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Often yes, provided that certain tasks are adapted.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Temporarily reducing heavy lifting, taking more breaks, alternating positions, or modifying work schedules may help avoid taking complete sick leave. In other situations, a period of medical leave or work adaptations prescribed by a healthcare professional may be necessary. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2055\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2055\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why do I hurt more the day after an activity? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2055\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eed5d00 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eed5d00\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37fa455 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37fa455\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">An increase in symptoms the following day may indicate that the activity temporarily exceeded your body\u2019s current capacity.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">This does not necessarily mean that a new injury has occurred. It may simply be enough to slightly reduce the duration or intensity of the next session and progress more gradually. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2056\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2056\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is relative rest appropriate after surgery? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2056\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19738c3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"19738c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5228a88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5228a88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Yes\u2014but only by following the recommendations of your surgical team.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Some surgical procedures require very specific restrictions regarding weight-bearing, range of motion, or permitted loads.<\/p><p> <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Recovery of movement should always follow the postoperative rehabilitation protocol and the normal tissue healing timelines.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c754f3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0c754f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fec814 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fec814\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>This blog article does not aim to generate new knowledge; it is based on the reading of scientific publications, blog articles and other texts.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cc1488 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7cc1488\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db3466c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db3466c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sources:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f26d21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f26d21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. <span class=\"s1\"><i>Low Back Pain Clinical Care Standard<\/i><\/span>. Recomendaciones sobre el mantenimiento de la actividad y la reducci\u00f3n del reposo prolongado en cama. <\/p><p>Zhou T. et al. <span class=\"s1\"><i>Recent clinical practice guidelines for the management of low back pain<\/i><\/span>. 2024.<\/p><p>Martin R.L. et al. <span class=\"s1\"><i>Lateral Ankle Ligament Sprains: Revision 2021 Clinical Practice Guideline<\/i><\/span>. Journal of Orthopaedic &#038; Sports Physical Therapy.  2021.<\/p><p>Chimenti R.L. et al. <span class=\"s1\"><i>Achilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle Power Deficits: Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy \u2013 Clinical Practice Guideline<\/i><\/span>. 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