Having the right amount of exercise is essential in contributing to a person’s well-being. However, doing one wrong move or exercising too much can cause injuries. Oftentimes, people shrug off these injuries, but when they happen repetitively, it could lead to more serious conditions. Here are some of the workout injuries gym goers should be careful of:
Knee injuries: Too much running on the treadmill and jumping while using a rope might lead to knee injuries especially if the person’s movement is rushed. A person who is also overweight might need to do these exercises slower to prevent unnecessary strain on this part of the body.
Shoulder injury: Most gym goers shrug off this injury thinking that painkillers and stretching exercises will make it go away. However, injuring the shoulders can be a serious matter. When the pain wouldn’t subside, it could mean a dislocated bone, fracture, torn ligaments, and even injuries to nerves.
Neck: Doing bench press and other upper body workouts with the wrong posture and movement could cause neck pain. When the lower back and the shoulders are not properly aligned, it could lead to strained neck muscles. When the upper body is not ready for the weight it will carry, the primary area that experiences the tension is the neck.
To prevent these common injuries, maintaining the right posture and positions are critical. Those working out should also never skip warm-up and cool-down exercises to prepare their body for all the intense activities. “No pain, no gain” may work as a motivational statement, but a gym goer must know when to listen to the body when it needs to take a break from all the exercising.
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