Hi Alice,

Great question to post up here.
I agree with Rachel and Joy, it is best to encourage them to see their specialist or doctor as this could indicate a number of things and really needs immediate attention. Sometimes people are hesitant to go back to their doctors and in the past I have just explained the difference between general pain and neurological symptoms like numbness, burning, referred sensations, tingling etc. Also it is good to explain the prolonged impact of these types of symptoms.

It is a good idea to go through this with all students around if something changes from the ‘normal’ pain or symptoms. This helps them understand they need to have good body awareness and even journal their injuries.

Hope this helps.
Em