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That has been my experience as well, going hike when sick usually makes me feel much better during and after. I also recently broke a toe but continued to hike
by waterphone 10y ago
That has been my experience as well, going hike when sick usually makes me feel much better during and after. I also recently broke a toe but continued to hike on it and found its level of pain much reduced after each hike compared to a day spent not moving around much. Assuming it wasn't my imagination (I could theorize that it felt better after because it felt worse while hiking on it) I imagine walking increases the bloodflow to the area and may assist with healing faster.
- dpark 10y agoDepending on the type and location of the fracture, mobility can aid in healing.
- ZeroGravitas 10y agoI think the modern thought is that it helps almost anything, there's a technical term for this I can't remember, but basically resting up after nearly all injuries is considered worse than than moderate usage as part of the healing process.