Persistent pain, is a pain! Also known as chronic pain, it can have a huge effect on your wellbeing. While exercising may be the last thing on your mind, moving your body in a way that suits you and your circumstances (and the pain you’re experiencing) can help you manage symptoms and get or stay strong.
Persistent pain can also be fluctuating, only affect you at certain times, or be recurrent. People often assume that if it’s not debilitating then it’s not chronic or persistent pain, however those recurrent niggles, persistent aches, changes in the way you move due to discomfort or chronic stiffness can also be considered to be persistent pain worth addressing.