Sports injury prevention tips & treatment

Sports Injury Prevention Tips & Treatment

Physical Activity is great for your health, but injuries can be common when you play sports or exercise. They can be caused by accidents, poor training practices, improper gear, or by being out of shape.

The most common sports injuries are Sprains and strains  Knee injuries  Swollen muscles  Achilles tendon injuries  Pain along the shin bone  Fractures  Dislocations 

How to Prevent Sports Injuries Always warm up before exercise, Cool down after: Warm up by focusing on large muscle groups first, such as your hamstrings. Then if necessary, do exercises specific to your sport or activity. It shouldn’t leave you fatigued, but it may cause mild sweating.

Stretch often: It is recommended that your stretch at minimum 2-3 days a week to maintain flexibility, 5-6 days a week for optimal results. Do 2-3 repetitions of each stretch, holding each for 10-20 seconds. The intensity of your stretch should cause mild discomfort in the muscle surrounding the joint being stretched, however, it’s very important not to stretch so hard that it causes pain.

Know the rules of the sport and and abide by them: This is especially important for participants of contact sports. Rules of conduct are enforced to keep athletes healthy. Know them and follow them.

Rest: Athletes that train for days on end are more prone to injuries. It’s a misconception that more training will result in better playing. Rest is a critical component of proper training. It’s also important to avoid playing when very tired.

Know the warning signs: Heal quicker and avoid serious damage or a longterm problem by paying attention symptoms of acute and chronic injuries. Some of the signs are: Joint Pain, Tenderness at a Specific Point, Swelling, Reduced Range of Motion, Comparative Weakness, Numbness and Tingling,

Sport Injury Treatment Treatment often begins with the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) method to relieve pain, reduce swelling and speed healing.

The next step is to get a proper diagnosis and treatment of any serious injury. Chiropractic treatment from http://drkasters.com/Dr. Kaster is done without prescription medication or surgery, so many athletes prefer to try such means first.

Dr. Kaster often works in conjunction with massage therapists to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.