The Most Common Injuries from Football and How to Avoid Them

In today’s blog post Dr. Vasili Gatinaris  an Irvine Chiropractor teaches you how to eliminate Injury. 

Here are some common injuries from a Irvine Chiropractor

Cycling Injuries

 The most common cycling injuries are injuries of the limbs.

Cycling is becoming very popular among the young and middle-aged people. In cycling races, the participants have to ride the cycle for a prolonged time, until the race ends.

The participants are equipped with protective gear like kneepads, helmets, and arm pads in order to avoid any type of injury. But still certain severe internal physical problems may take place due to these prolonged cycling races.

The muscles of the arms and feet get tired and fatigued due to such long and continuous cycling. Thus, warming up is one of the most effective remedies for such internal injuries. Cooling down after the completion of the race is also equally if not more important for relieving the skeletal muscles from excess strain and fatigue.

Running Injuries

Injuries from running are in fact the most common athletic injury among all physical activities. Running for leisure, a race, or a marathon is one of the most popular games of the world, because all one needs to do it is shoes and the outdoors.

All athletes can suffer from running injuries even if it’s not their sport, because it is a common exercise to build stamina. Achilles tendinitis, ankle sprains, dizziness, nausea, muscle strains, stress fractures, and shin splints are some of the most common types of running injuries.

Achilles tendonitis occurs due to the damage of the muscle tendons during running and ankle sprains occur when the ligaments of the ankles are damaged. Adequate resting is very effective in treating running injuries after they occur. If you feel even the slightest discomfort, stop running for a while until all physical discomforts dissipate and then you can resume. Additionally, immediate ice treatment for about 20 minutes is very popular to reduce swelling from sprained ankles.

Compression dressings can also relieve pain and discomfort. Taking anti-inflammatory medicines and ointments can prevent the running injuries to a large extent if additional treatment is necessary.

Sports Injuries

Players and athletes of various outdoor sports and games are very much prone to injuries.

The most common sports injuries include bruises, muscular cramps, fatigue, fracture, tendon and ligament damage, etc. Resting, ice pack treatment, cooling down, and elevating the ankle are some common first aids for the sports injuries. Some of these injuries can also be accompanied with profuse bleeding. 

If this occurs, blood coagulants can be effectively applied to the injured or wounded areas of the athletes to stop bleeding. Conducting an MRI or magnetic resonance imaging can expose weak parts of the body and prevent future damage of the tendons and ligaments. Wearing of protective equipment like body pads and helmets during game time can prevent the injuries.

Fitness Injuries

Fitness training and attending gyms is one of young people’s favorite hobbies around the world.

Routine fitness training keeps the body and mind in good shape. However, during these prolonged exercises on machines, certain injuries may also take place.

Muscular cramps, muscular stretches, fatigue, and ligament damages are common types of fitness injuries that can occur in the gym. These can be prevented by practicing the exercises at certain fixed gaps of time and stretching before and after workouts. Sports shoes, workout sneakers, and protective pads can also be helpful to prevent these injuries. Always follow safe workout practices and don’t exert yourself farther than you think you’re capable of.

In case such injuries occur, seek a sports or fitness therapist who can provide chiropractic and massage therapy. Additionally, they can offer expert advice on recovery practices and inform you when you are capable to get back in the gym.

Accidental injuries

The road accidents are totally unpredictable. They can occur any time at any place.

Although this isn’t necessarily a direct sport or fitness injury, everyone needs to travel by car. A car can hit you or two cars can collide into each other at any time even if you are being a careful driver.

All these accidents may cause severe wounds and injuries. It is important to always wear a seatbelt to avoid unnecessary and excessive damage that can prevent you from reaching your fitness goals or from playing your sport.

If a severe accident does occur, immediately call the 911. Although you may not feel injured, the incredible amount of adrenaline can cloud your judgment. It is still very possible you may have experienced spine trauma. Try not to move or walk around too much until the ambulance arrives.

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