Episode 76 - Does Strength Training Decrease Pain?

On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we quickly review the research on strength training and exercise in general as an analgesic. We think Travis said it best at the end, with, "If you feel good, strength training will likely make you feel better. If you feel bad, strength training will likely make you feel better. If you’re in pain, strength training with likely make you feel better. If you feel weak, strength training will definitely make you feel better."

https://www.physio-pedia.com/Exercise_and_Activity_in_Pain_Management

https://www.prevention.com/health/a20458559/strength-training-for-chronic-pain-relief/#:~:text=Researchers%20found%20that%20strength%20training,protect%20them%20from%20more%20damage.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5491894/

https://www.jpp.krakow.pl/journal/archive/02_18/pdf/10.26402/jpp.2018.1.01.pdf