31/05/2022
π€ How to Prevent Knee, Back, and Shoulder Injuries - when you workout. Anyone who's ever spent time working out in a gym. Outdoor group fitness sessions or at home knows that when it comes to working out, injury prevention is not something that you can pay lip service to. But if you're new to a routine or if you've just been going through the motions without really thinking about your form, you may have begun to notice some niggling injuries nagging at you. Knee? Back? Or Shoulder Injuries?ββββββββ
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Luckily, there are some really easy ways how to prevent those injuries so you can keep enjoying all the benefits of your favourite activities and sports! Firstly, it needs to be noted that if you feel pain you should always seek medical advice from a qualified proffessional.ββββββββ
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1. Be sure to perform a warm-up and cool-down routine before and after every workout. This will help prepare your body for movement and help prevent injury by stretching out and loosening the muscles you'll be working during your workout.ββββββββ
2. Always hydrate yourself before, during, and after your workout. Dehydration causes muscle contractions (think "cramps") which can lead to injury.ββββββββ
3. Know your limitsβjust be sure that it's not coming at the cost of an injury! If you don't feel like you could complete another one with good form, STOP. No matter how many more reps you might have been able to do, it won't do your body any good if they're completed with bad form! Your ego will be more bruised if you hurt yourself than if you miss an extra few reps.ββββββββ
4. When possible, rest between workouts or sessions of strenuous activityβyour body needs recovery time!ββββββββ
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If you want to know more about preventing this or other types of injuries, get in touch, our friends at The Chiro Co can help out ππ» or we could help guide you through correct form and safe gradual improvement in performance.