10/27/2025
Does a bit of ankle soreness typically ruin your run, or is it something you can push through so long as the pain isn't too severe? According to a recently-published study, where you fall on this spectrum appears to have some far-reaching implications on your physical activity levels, and pursuing ways to improve your pain resilience may allow you to push through most pain-related limitations that are holding you back and exercise more often as a result.
Pain affects activity levels, but how individuals understand and act in the face of pain can make a difference, a new study from the University of Portsmouth has found.