Injury Prevention Tips

If you can predict an injury, you may avoid an injury. Below are a list of tips to help you:

The #1 Rule: don’t overdo it
Avoid training when you are tired; you should be strong and ready to exercise
Allow lots of time for warming up before your workout / activity and cooling off after your workout / activity
Train on different surfaces, using the correct footwear
Shower and change immediately after the cool down phase (after exercise)
Increase the amount of carbohydrate you consume during periods of heavy training
Match increases in training intensity or frequency with increases in resting. (Rest is how the body regenerates)
Precede any increase is training load with an increase in strengthening
Treat ever seemingly minor injuries very carefully to prevent them from becoming a big problem (see your chiropractor before it gets worse)
If you experience pain when training, stop your training session immediately
Never train hard if you are stiff from the previous training session
Pay attention to hydration and nutrition (water before exercise, electrolyte drink during exercise, and water after exercise)
Use appropriate training surfaces
Check that training and competition areas are clear of hazards
Check that equipment is appropriate and safe to use
Introduce new activities gradually and make sure you are clear on how to perform them safely
Review training and competition courses beforehand
Stay away from potentially infectious areas when training or competing very hard
Be extremely fussy about hygiene, particularly in hot weather
Monitor daily for signs of fatigue; if in doubt, ease off your workouts for a day or two
Get regular massages to keep muscles loose and blood circulating properly
Get regular chiropractic adjustments to keep bones aligned properly and nerve system working optimally