Aches, Pains & Niggles With Lifetime Consequences
When you have finally reached a your optimal level of fitness, you feel on top of the world – and close to indestructible. But even the super fit can pick up aches and pains, or niggling little injuries that are difficult to clear. Not only that, of course, but they could develop into something much worse, and far more long-lasting. In this guide, we’re going to take a look at everything you need to know about what can happen if you neglect your body’s needs when you have these various types of injuries.
Ankle Sprains
Sprains occur when the ligaments or joints suffer a lot of stress – such as when you twist your ankle. While most sprains clear up after a few days or a week or so, the reality is that they can significantly weaken the affected area for some time after, whether you are super fit or not. If you decide to dive back into your sporting action straight away, the chances are it will happen again – and keep repeating until you choose to strengthen the muscles around your ankle. You need to focus on stabilizing your ankle, or you could end up needing surgery.
Hamstring sprains
Hamstring injuries occur when the tendons in the back of your thigh are strained (and hurt like the dickens). In most cases, the result is a minor pull that can cause you some discomfort. But quite often, especially when there is rapid acceleration involved, the hamstrings can snap or rupture. It’s incredibly painful and will significantly impact your mobility. You will need professional guidance, and should focus on building up strength in your thigh muscles.
Hip joint pain
People who play sports that require twisting and flexing at speed – like tennis, soccer, and football – are at risk from over flexing their hips. It can lead to pain, but also, over time, can develop into further problems that could even require Joint Replacement Surgery. It could be damaged cartilage, strains, or even something like femoroacetabular impingement, which means the ball of the hip is knocking against the socket (ouch). If your hip pain lasts longer than a few days after the initial injury, it might be worth speaking to a doctor.
Tennis elbow
Lots of sports require the use of the elbow – not just tennis. The name ‘tennis elbow’ is the common term for lateral epicondylitis, which is effectively caused by using your elbow too much. If your elbow is pain and tender for longer than a couple of days, get some help. Tennis elbow can sometimes lead to nerve damage, it can become chronic, and may even last for years into the future.
Headaches
Finally, if you are playing a contact sport of any kind, head injuries are always a risk. And please, do not mess around if you crunch heads with an opponent or teammate. A concussion is serious enough, but if you haven’t recovered properly after a few days, it’s essential to get some more treatment. Lots of things cause headaches, of course, but if it’s a direct result of a clash of heads, it is best to get the all clear.
October 1, 2018 @ 1:54 pm
Thanks for sharing this! I don’t think a lot about these body issues but it is definitely good to be aware about.
October 1, 2018 @ 2:39 pm
I never think of such body issues so thank you so much for sharing
October 1, 2018 @ 6:48 pm
This is valuable information. Is important to take care of ourselves while playing sports or working out.
XO
Candace
http://www.thebeautybeau.com
October 1, 2018 @ 7:05 pm
great tips! exercise injuries should not be taken lightly and neither should stretching exercises to prevent them.
October 2, 2018 @ 1:53 am
Great post babe! I love working out, and this is a great reminder to me to be careful!
Kileen
cute & little
October 2, 2018 @ 10:19 am
Thanks for sharing this! even with fitness, injuries are things we should all be aware of!
October 2, 2018 @ 4:43 pm
Thank you so much for sharing all of these tips. I’ve definitely tried to work out on a sprained ankle before, and it definitely made it so much worse.
October 2, 2018 @ 7:47 pm
Great tips! It’s so important to be mindful when working out especially!
October 2, 2018 @ 8:20 pm
I’m definitely not an active person, but I need to certainly take all of these things into account as I work out and go about my daily life!
October 3, 2018 @ 8:47 am
I am not a super active person but these are great to think about
October 3, 2018 @ 5:49 pm
Such a great blog post it is good to know these consequences
October 3, 2018 @ 6:47 pm
Definitely remember sustaining some of these when i was super athletic back in the day! I loved reading these again, seriously a great reminder for when I am working out now.
October 3, 2018 @ 9:08 pm
So important to keep all of these things in mind. Sometimes it’s easy to forget. thanks for sharing.
October 4, 2018 @ 2:09 pm
After my foot surgery I always get sore ankles, this is such great advice, especially for someone injury prone like me.
October 7, 2018 @ 7:33 pm
These are really great tips!
October 7, 2018 @ 8:11 pm
I constantly get ankle sprains! I hate it but my ankles are so weak. I need to find more exercise that will strength my ankles.
-xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com
October 8, 2018 @ 8:21 am
It’s so important to listen to our bodies when it comes to working out. Taking rest days and stretching is important!
October 8, 2018 @ 11:14 am
it’s so important to take care of ourselves as health is definitely the #1 priority! without good health we aren’t able to do the things that we do everyday. thanks for the reminder!