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Anyone who has ever done sports in their life most likely suffered from an injury of some sort. That is because sports are really physically demanding therefore your body undergoes many different stresses and even trauma.
In the athletic world there are a lot of common sport injuries. No matter how good you are or in how good shape you are in, sometimes injuries are inevitable.
Pulled Muscles are Very Common
One of the most common sports injuries are pulled muscles. But as they are supper common they don’t require medical attention, they heal by resting them. A pulled muscle happens when you stretch out one of them beyond its capacity really fast.
The best way to prevent this common injury is to always make sure you have warmed up properly before doing any kind of exercise. You need to give your muscles the chance to stretch out, work on your flexibility and limber up before giving it your everything.
There is Nothing More Annoying Than a Sprained Ankle
Another really common sport injury that occurs when doing sports are sprained ankles. In most cases they are pretty minor but if they are forced, it can become something more complicated. Sprained ankles happen when you roll your foot in the wrong way, which strains the weak ligaments.
Sprained ankles heal over time, but if they are severely sprained they might need medical attention. One of the best ways to prevent sprained ankles from happening is to be careful when you are doing sports on uneven surfaces. Another important thing that will prevent them from happening is wearing the right kind of shoes for the activity you are doing as well as ensuring they fit correctly.
If you previously injured your ankles always make sure you have proper support like braces or tape. Another thing that is very important is taking rest days and letting your body recover.
Knee Injuries Should Not Be Taken Lightly
One of the most common sports injuries that occur when playing organized sports are knee injuries. Each year over five million athletes suffer from some form of knee injury and many require a doctor’s visit.
Knee injuries can take a few days to heal while some even require surgery and a lot of down time. The two most common knee injuries when you are doing spots are runners knee and a torn ACL.
Runner’s Knee
Runner’s knee is also known as patellofemoral syndrome. It’s the most common knee injury that people who run often experience. It an injury due to overuse that happens when the tendon that is below your kneecap becomes irritated and inflamed. It causes a very painful aching feeling in your knee.
An ACL Tear
An ACL tear is one of the most serious knee injuries that one can experience. That is because the ACL is a very important ligament that stabilizes your knee. It can get damaged if you sharply pivot or change a direction while you’re running. While mild ACL stains can be treated with rest, complete tears will require a surgery and a lot of downtime as well as physical therapy.
In order to prevent both, you need to make sure that you aren’t forcing yourself. Always make sure that you have warmed up before doing any kind of sports activity and don’t be too aggressive when changing direction when running.
Lower Back Pain Can Be Hard To Get Rid Off
Lower back pain can happen because of a number of different reasons. That is why you need to warm up properly to do your best and prevent any pain from happening. But if it does end up happening you can treat it with anti-inflammatories, stretching and if it’s severe you can get shockwave therapy.
One of the best ways to ensure that there is no pain to begin with is to make sure your body is prepared for what you are about to do. Stretching, warming up and staying hydrated is very important because it will lower the chances of injuries.
Shin Splints Are Not Something You Can Ignore
Shin splints are caused by inflammation of the muscles that surround the inner side of your shinbone. Wearing proper shoes and stretching is one of the best ways to prevent them but there are a lot of things you can do to prevent it.
You can prevent injuries by straightening the arches of your feet and loosening up your calves. Another thing that can cause shin splints are tight calves. Therefore, make sure that you ease into working out and that you start with low-impact exercises. If it does end up happening you can take anti-inflammatory medicine, stretch and apply ice to the injury.
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