Wisdom Tooth
It has been 2 to 3 days since my extraction. Can I exercise? I do CrossFit - would something light be all right?
Even 2 to 3 days after an extraction, high-intensity exercise such as CrossFit is still too early. Vigorous exercise raises blood pressure and heart rate, which can cause bleeding at the extraction site or dislodge the blood clot, and a lost clot can lead to a painful dry socket. We recommend 1) rest and only light walking for the first 2 to 3 days, 2) a gradual return with light aerobic exercise from days 4 to 7, and 3) your usual intensity after a week if there is no pain or swelling. However, if bleeding or throbbing returns after exercise, stop and come in.