Spring is coming, and with it outdoor sports and sports injuries. Although it is impossible to prevent injuries all the time due to the unpredictable nature of physical activity, Chiropractic Rehab and Neurology in Tramonto offers some precautions that you can take to decrease the likelihood of an injury.Warm Up. The most common cause of sports injury is failure to warm up properly before beginning strenuous physical activity. A 5 to 10-minute warm-up with gentle stretching and exercising will help prepare your muscles for the physical activity to follow. It’s important to start slowly and build up gradually to a more brisk pace. A warm-up increases the flow of blood to the area, increases the flexibility of the muscle fibers, and reduces the risk of straining or pulling a muscle. Steady walking and jogging are ideal warm-up exercises.
Protective Equipment. Wearing the correct protective equipment, such as shin guards for soccer, will help prevent injury and reduce the risk of damage to your body. It’s also important to use proper footwear to support feet and ankles. For contact sports, protective headgear is a necessity.
Know Your Limitations. Be sure to listen to your body when engaging in sports activities. If you are starting a new activity, begin slowly until you build up stamina and energy. Allow your body to adjust and over time you will be able to increase the length of time spent in your sport of choice.
Hydrate. It’s important to keep the body hydrated, especially during sunny and warm weather. Drinking water before and during physical activity can keep you mentally and physically on top of your game.
Cool Down. It’s just as important to cool down after physical activity as it is to warm up beforehand. The cool-down process allows the body to remove the muscles’ waste products and replace them with oxygen and nutrients. Be sure to spend 5 to 10 minutes walking or doing gentle exercises to return your heart rate to normal. To prevent muscle stiffness, stretching during the cool down is also beneficial.
To help keep you performing at your best, call Chiropractic Rehab and Neurology, your local chiropractor in Tramonto, for an appointment at 623-587-0277. To learn more about how we can help you improve your game, please visit our website at http://www.chirorehabcenter.com.
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