Having worked as an Osteopath in BS6, Bristol for many years, I often see client asking for advice on how to prevent injuries in Spring.
The change of seasons can be a time when people start exercising more and are more active in general. They get out and about and exert themselves.
This can lead to a rise in injuries caused by over training, strains, trips and falls.
There are several suggestions I give to my patients to help reduce the chance of Spring injuries.
My advice to patients to minimise injury risk in Spring includes:
- Build up exercise gradually, and make it appropriate to your level of fitness
- Don't overtrain. Keep your Spring exercise regime moderate to begin with
- Warm up, and ensure that you do gentle stretches and warm down after
- Work on your flexibility and core stability to help reduce the risk of injuries
- Rest and recover after any form of exercise in Spring
- Check that the kit you have is still operational since last year, particularly for running shoes and the maintenance of bikes
- Stay hydrated during Spring exercising, as well as rehydrating afterwards at home
- Nutrition is important for both exercise performance and injury prevention. Get advice if you’re not sure
- Follow a structured and realistic training plan for all your Spring activities
- Consider booking in for regular Sports Massage treatments with my colleagues at Active8 Health & Fitness
- Prevent niggling injuries with Osteopathic Maintenance Treatments
- If you do sustain an injury, stop, rest, and get it assessed and treated rapidly
- Train smart, rest smart, hydrate smart, and enjoy the Spring season safely
Spring can be a time when many people re-engage with sporting activities after a break during the Winter. Injuries can happen easily so restart slowly.
Read this advice on how to prevent sporting injuries in Bristol.
Spring exercising can also aggravate joint pain. This can create bigger issues.
Read my top tips here on how to minimise joint pain in Spring.
If you would like to discuss how osteopathic treatments in Bristol could help you this Spring, please book a consultation with me online here.
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