Dr. Judd Lowrey's Sports and Wellness Chiropractic Blog

We all know injuries commonly occur in sports.  According to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, majority of sports-related injuries occur during practice.  There are several factors why such injuries take place but keep  in mind that many of  these injuries are preventable.

What are the factors leading to the occurrence of sports injuries?

1. Acknowledging your current state of well-being is the first step to any safe sporting activity.    For many of us we need to acknowledge we can no longer move as agile as we once did when we were ten years younger.   If you have been previously injured,  also consider that your joints or muscles may not fully function as they did prior to the injury.    Always make sure that you know what your body can do at that point in time.   Properly stretching and warming up the muscles before you take part in a sports activity  is essential.  One of the most common factors in sports related injury is pushing your body bey0nd it’s current limit.
2. Improper equipment may also lead to unexpected sporting trauma.   Make sure your gear is suitable for you and in perfect shape.  Do not train with a pair of worn out running shoes or a tennis racquet with improper grip size.  Doing so would mean risking your safety.  This is also true if you are playing on a hazardous surface such as a slippery tennis court or any uneven pavement.
3. Incorrect form and technique can also (more…)