5 Things Bone Doctors Say You Should Never, Ever Do
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Take this advice from orthopedic surgeons. Your bones and muscles will thank you for it.
From broken bones to torn muscles, orthopedic surgeons have seen it all. Oftentimes, a seemingly harmless habit or neglecting your bone health can lead to bodily harm.
“The decisions you make now can prevent injuries from happening in the future,” said Dr. Pamela Mehta, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Resilience Orthopedics and member of the FIGS advisory board. However, there are many ways to prevent injury and keep your bones healthy and strong.
Take it from orthopedic surgeons. We asked them to share the behaviors they would never do in the name of their bone and muscle health. Here’s what they avoid:
They don’t participate in activities when they’re in pain.
Pain in your bones and muscles could be an indicator of a possible injury. “By participating in activities, especially sports, with pain in your bones, you could be making a potential injury worse,” Mehta said.
