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Advised not to exercise when there's pain at a joint/ tendon -ankle, knee, shoulder.for chronic pain that lasts for months, when should i start?

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Dr. Marc Foucher answered

Specializes in Podiatry

A few weeks.: Take a few weeks off and if still having pain see a doctor and get a prescription for physical therapy.

Answered 4/28/2015

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A member asked:

Advised not to exercise when there's pain at a joint/ tendon -ankle, knee, shoulder.for chronic pain that lasts for months, when should i start?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marc Foucher answered

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