Common Exercise Injuries
Exercise injuries range from strains, sprains, fractures, pulled and torn muscles, and back pain. When starting a new exercise regimen, speaking with a doctor or physical therapist who can show you low-impact exercises can ensure your safety while working out. As you grow stronger and continue to improve, you can move to more demanding exercises and higher weights. You should also be sure to clear your exercise routine with your physician. They can let you know if it’s safe for you to perform those movements and what you can do instead.
How to Avoid Common Exercise Injuries
While avoiding injury is not always possible, there are a few steps you can take to lower your risk of injury, including:
- Warm up by stretching or walking before doing more strenuous exercises.
- Repeat the same motion over and over again.
- Do not push yourself too quickly or hard, especially if you are new to exercising.
- Use proper exercise equipment.
- Use proper exercise form.
- Rest between workout sessions.
- Do not do exercises that are too strenuous for your fitness level.
Warming up before exercising and cooling down after exercising goes a long way in preventing injuries. Warming up wakes your muscles and gets them ready for exercising. It also brings your heart rate up gradually. Cooling lowers your body temperature and returns your heart rate to normal. Your cool-down period should be what you are doing for exercises but at a slower pace for the last five to ten minutes of your exercise period.
What Do I Do if I Have Been Injured While Exercising?
If you have exercise injuries, our experienced team is happy to help. We have many skilled doctors on staff with various specializations ready to treat your injury and regain full functioning. To learn more, arrange for an appointment on our website or please call 219-795-3360. Bone & Joint Specialists proudly serves the Merrillville, Highland, Hobart, and Valparaiso areas of Indiana.
