Many patient’s I have seen severely limit their activities because of pain. In my opinion that can contribute to a slower, more difficult recovery. That is because the body will then repair itself with the cheapest, lowest grade scar tissue.
There is scientific evidence to support returning to your normal activites within tolerable levels, as soon as possible. This will help stimulate the body to heal realizing that you are going to use the injured area again. Hence the body will repair with a higher quality tissue.