Many weekend warriors are forced to seek pain management therapy in Frisco, TX after overdoing it in their favorite competitive sport or thrilling weekend activity. However, there are simple steps that you can take to prevent injury so that you never miss a beat.
1. Be careful about what you eat and drink
A balanced diet that helps keep you slim and trim will ensure that there is less weight putting stress on bones and joints during your squash marathons or Crossfit WODs. Staying hydrated is also crucial, especially if you are very physically active on the weekends. You should be drinking a quart of water a day or more at least two days in advance of any kind of strenuous activity.
2. Make sure you get regular exercise during the week.
If you go hard on weekends, you may be tempted to take it easy during the week, especially if your schedule is already hectic. However, you should be doing some light exercise and stretching daily so that more intense physical movement doesn’t shock your system when the weekend rolls around.
3. Don’t skip your warm up or cool down
When you love what you do, it may be difficult to not jump right in the moment your weekend starts. Taking at least ten minutes to warm up and cool down will ensure that you won’t be sidelined by injury for future weekends.
4. Know when to stop
This is especially imperative for older weekend warriors. While you may feel young at heart, your muscles and tendons are more than happy to remind you of their limitations. If you feel an odd twinge or a new pain, stop and listen to your body. Set your ego aside for a moment and make sure that what you are feeling isn’t a warning signal. There’s no shame in taking care of yourself, and you’ll be more frustrated by losing weeks of conditioning due to injury than by losing a few minutes to rest or stretching.
5. Don’t forget to R.I.C.E.
Use this simple formula to ensure that you are giving your body the TLC it needs after a rewarding weekend of play.
R: Rest your body (this is the most important one!)
I: Ice down anything that may be hurting or sore
C: Compress or wrap any sore or potentially injured areas
E: Elevate any injury, just slightly
If you’re weekend warrior lifestyle already has you in need of regular pain management therapy in Frisco, TX, call the experts at Tieperman Health and Wellness at (214) 705-1799 today.
Pain Management Therapy Frisco TX
Frisco TX Chiropractor | Tieperman Health & Wellness
8760 3rd St
Frisco, Texas 75034
214-705-1799