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Why Resting Too Much Is Sabotaging Your Recovery (And What to Do Instead!)

Why Resting Too Much Is Sabotaging Your Recovery (And What to Do Instead!)

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🚨 Think total rest is the best way to heal an injury? Think again.

In this episode of Your Healing Team, I’m breaking down one of the biggest myths about recovery: that more rest = faster healing. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. In fact, too much rest can actually slow your recovery and make it harder for your body to heal properly.

Here’s what we’re covering:
✅ The difference between total rest and relative rest—and why one is better for healing.
✅ Why ignoring your body’s signals can delay recovery (and how to listen to them instead).
✅ The shocking truth about muscle wasting—how it starts in just 9 hours of inactivity.
✅ How to stay active and avoid irritating your injury, so you can heal faster and stronger.

🎾 Whether you’re dealing with tennis elbow, back pain, or a rolled ankle, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you recover smarter—not harder.

00:00 Introduction to the Episode

00:13 The Concept of Rest and Relative Rest

01:05 The Pitfalls of Total Rest

01:47 The Importance of Relative Rest

04:03 The Consequences of Prolonged Rest

05:58 Balancing Activity and Rest

07:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

👉 Hit play now to learn how to optimize your recovery and get back to doing what you love!

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