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I have an exam later in Aikido and my back hurts very much..What should I do?

My back hurt yesterday when we were in the dojo and it really hurts. Later, I will be having an exam for Yellow Belt and its gonna be for just 10 minutes straight. What do you think I should do? Rest?

I'd say continue with the exam, just talk to your instructor about the injury. Make sure to sleep on your back the next few nights, and stretch your back well before you start your test, for a good 30. Its also good to take warm baths twice a day and you can usually pick up something from CVC or another pharmacy to put in the water that relaxes your muscles.

For most sports I would say rest, but in Martial Arts we're trained to fight. Pain is a part of that. Your instructor if he's aware of your injury will tell you if you need rest or not by watching your movements. Make sure he knows.

Goodluck.

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