Tips to Prevent Common Injuries During Summer Activities

Summer is a season of great fun, sports and outdoor activities, but it can also be a season of injuries. At Valley Chiropractic in Tracy,Mountain House and Manteca, CA, we work hard to educate our patients about summer injuries and how they can be avoided. The following tips will help you avoid common seasonal injuries, which can help you enjoy your summer.

Avoiding Common Summer Injuries

Stretch before exercising - Stretching before exercising can help loosen your muscles and improve your range of motion before you begin a strenuous physical activity. This prepares your body for hard work, and can help ensure your body can handle intense physical activity.

Work with a trainer - Working with a trainer is important if you're training for physical competition or sports activity. Your trainer can teach you best practices that can help you avoid injuries.

See a chiropractor - See a chiropractor at Valley Chiropractic for extremity chiropractic care and for sports injury care. Your chiropractor can help keep your spine in alignment and improve the overall functionality of your body. Your chiropractors in Tracy, Mountain House and Manteca can also facilitate natural pain relief if you become injured.

Know your limits - Start off slow when beginning a new physical activity or when preparing to compete in organized sports. Build up your tolerance for each new physical task. Avoid taking on too much at once, as this can lead to muscle strain and other musculoskeletal injuries.

Common Summer Injuries

Below is a list of injuries that can occur because of common summer activities:

• Tendinitis
• Neck pain
• Low back pain
• Runner’s knee
• Hamstring injuries
• Sciatica

Talk to your chiropractor about your activities this summer, so he or she can watch out for symptoms of these conditions.

Contact Valley Chiropractic

At Valley Chiropractic, we serve the people of Tracy, Mountain House and Manteca. If you feel pain or weakness after participating in summer sports and activities, contact us today at 209-832-9221.