Why Rest Isn’t the Best Thing After an Injury

As physical therapists, one of the most common misconceptions we hear is that “rest is the best medicine” after an injury. While a short period of rest can be helpful, prolonged rest can actually slow healing and lead to more stiffness, weakness, and longer recovery times. When you’re injured, your body needs circulation, controlled movement, and gradual loading to promote tissue repair. Gentle mobility sends nutrients to the injured area, helps reduce inflammation, and keeps surrounding muscles strong. The right kind of movement also helps prevent compensations that often create new aches and pains later.

At Connect PT, we push for active recovery—a personalized combination of mobility work, targeted strengthening, and hands-on techniques that keep you moving safely. Instead of avoiding activity altogether, we can help you understand which movements help healing and which ones may aggravate symptoms, empowering you to return to your normal routine faster and with more confidence.

If you’ve been resting an injury without improvement, remember: when done correctly, movement is medicine, so come by and pick our brains so we can let you know what active recovery program is right for you! Free consults are always offered.

The team at Connect PT is here to help you move with confidence.

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Looking forward to helping you feel your best all year long!

Sincerely,

Sarah and Evan with The Connect PT Team at ATTIVA Wellness