Schools is back. woooohoooo!! It seems like it just ended. Since it is back in I'll pick a topic this week that coincides with the beginning of school. The topic this week is high school injuries. High school sports are starting up girls Volleyball, football, etc.. Students seemed to be pushed a little hard than in years past. With the push comes the risk of over use injury. Mostly tendinitis. This is a combination of lack of fluid in the system, too much activity and not enough rest. Here are Three simple steps that can help. 1. Hydrate, hydrate, and hydrate. 2. Ice after practice (shoulders, low back, etc...)3. Stretch and Rest. Stretch the area's that are at increased risk (again shoulders, knees, IT Bands, Neck and forearms.) Just an observation. Of course massage will aid in the recover, but I'd rather give you things you can do on your own. Feel free to email me with any questions and or comments.
* Note if pain gets increasingly worse in a short amount of time notify your local Orthopedic Physician to rule out the possibility of a torn muscle.
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