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Back injuries and its associated pain, discomfort, and other
symptoms are part of an undesirable situation which unfortunately many people
commonly experience at one point in their lifetimes. After suffering direct
trauma as a result of an injury or after experiencing a gradual wear and tear
condition as a result of age, many individuals frequently seek chiropractic
treatment to care for their back injuries and relieve their symptoms. Chiropractic
care can help treat many injuries or conditions that could be causing your back
pain but before seeking medical attention, even before your injury, preventing
damage to your body is the best option for living without back complications
and all its undesirable symptoms.
First of all, for individuals who enjoy running and/or other
running sports, preventing back injuries doesn’t require them to stop running. As
with many other types of physical activity, running is a great way of
maintaining physical fitness. Running can raise levels of good cholesterol and
help increase lung function. Additionally, running can boost the immune system
and lower the risk of developing blood clots. Despite its benefits on the body,
running is an activity that could easily cause joint damage due to overuse. The
constant and repetitive motion of the feet commonly causes the cartilage of the
joints and other structures to wear out, leading to irritation, and other
problems. To prevent injury from running, simply remember to take plenty of
rest in between runs as well as properly stretching and warming up the body
before starting a long run.
Cross training is another preventive measure that can be
used for a majority of physical activities or sports. Cross training refers to
the participation in two or more sports of different types of fitness workouts,
such as cycling or swimming, to supplement another physical activity or sport,
such as running. Whichever activity and form you perform the most in, the body
most frequently will begin to slowly mold into that position. For example, many
bikers are commonly diagnosed with neck pain while individuals who repeatedly
use yoga often experience knee and shoulder complications. A proper fitness
training requires cardio, strength, and flexibility exercises to evenly condition
the body as well as balance the workout load as to not damage or injure
yourself.
And last, including several low or no impact activities into
your cardio and strength training, such as yoga or pilates, can help keep you
strong and injury free. Typically, low impact workouts are easier on the body,
particularly the joints, but they can be a great way to warm up the body while
reducing the risk of injury. These type of activities incorporate plenty of
stretching as well as strengthening of the stabilizer muscles located within
your core along with regular workout routines to enhance performance and
prevent back or other types of injuries and symptoms.
By Dr. Alex Jimenez
