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Being Fit is Supposed to Help Not Hurt!
Sure, you might have some good hurt after you exercise, but that is different. It is dull and you can feel throughout
an entire muscle. A bad hurt is the kind you want to avoid. It is a sharp pain and you feel it more when
moving a certain way. There are a few common bad hurts that people tend to get when exercising. The following are
some of them. But remember, if you suspect some type of bad hurt - see your doctor!
Achilles Tendinitis - The Achilles tendon connects to the heel, and when this tendon gets inflamed it is called
Achilles Tendinitis. It can sometimes be caused from having a calf muscle that is weak. Also, high heels on women
can sometimes cause it. Stretching can help, as can ice. If it gets really bad it may be necessary to stop exercising
for a period of time until it heals.
Muscle Strain - This is caused from over stretching or tearing a tendon that attaches to a bone. It can
result from pushing yourself too hard when you exercise. The hamstrings and inner thigh muscles are commonly
strained. Warming up before exercising can prevent this type of injury. Ice can be used to treat a sprain.
Sprains - Sprains are over stretched or torn ligaments. Ligaments are a type of tissue which joins
bones together. Ankles are commonly sprained.
Shin Splints - This terms refers to pain in the shin. It is caused from the shin muscle and the bone getting
slightly separated from each other. It can be caused by exercising more than you are used to. You should stop exercising
for a few days if you experience this type of injury. And then start back up again gradually. One way to prevent
shin splints is to make your shin muscles stronger by exercising them.
Knee pain - Many types of injury can cause knee pain. Amoung them are tears in tendons, muscles,
ligaments or cartilage. Repetitive types of motion can sometimes result in knee problems. If you engage
in different types of exersize activities you can sometimes avoid knee problems
Lower Back - Pain in the lower back is fairly common. Abdominal and back exercises can help to prevent it.
Many things can cause it however including just lifting something the wrong way. Lots of time back pain will
go away with time. Sometimes physical therapy helps. Other times surgery is needed.
Tennis Elbow - It's not just tennis players that get tennis elbow! It is an inflammation of tendons
in the elbow. Incorrectly lifting weights can cause it as can picking up something with your arm straightened
out. Not locking your elbow can prevent it. Ice can help this injury. Strong wrists and triceps can also help
in preventing it.
Rotator Cuff - The shoulder joint is protected by a group of 4 muscles called the rotator cuff. They
can tear easily from things such as repetitive motion from activities such as catching, swimming, lifting weights
and throwing. Also from having your arm pulled or twisted too hard. Treatment usually consists of compression,
ice and very low level strength training.
Neck - Neck pain from exercise can be caused by turning your head while doing some types of shoulder
exercises. Massage or moist heat can be helpful for this type of injury.
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The following can be useful for treating sprains and shin splints: (of course the following should not
be a substitute for medical treatment.)
Rest - Rest the part of your body that is injured.
Ice - Use ice to reduce swelling and pain. (15-20 minutes, 3-4 times/day)
Compression - Apply pressure to the area injured.
Elevation - Raise the injured part to also help reduce swelling.
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