Dont wait to be treated.

Delaying treatment to injury will impact muscle memory, compensation of muscle and neuroplasticity.

Here is why.. so when an injury occurs, the body compensates by using other muscles to compensate for the injured area to minimize pain. Over time, this compensation can become a habit and create an imbalance, affecting muscle memory. Delayed treatment in turn, can also affect neuroplasticity, which is the brain's ability to adapt and change. The longer an injury goes untreated, all the more the brain adapts to compensate for the injured area, potentially leading to long-term changes in the way the body moves and functions.

Some research in fact, has shown that early intervention and treatment can improve outcomes and reduce the impact of injury on muscle memory, compensation, and neuroplasticity. It is important to seek medical attention and proper therapeutic solutions promptly after an injury to minimize the risk of long-term consequences.

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