It is obvious that an athlete, at any level of competition, has a high chance of suffering a sports injury, whether due to an accident or due to continuous load or wear and tear. In any case, what we do not want is for this to affect our daily lives, such as going to work.
So for this reason, we have prepared this article where we share some tips to keep your muscles, joints and bones well prepared. We also teach you what you should do to recover quickly and without consequences if you have been injured. Take note!
WHAT IS A SPORTS INJURY?
If we look for the meaning of injury in the dictionary, we can see a different definition depending on the type of ailment, but when we talk about sports injury it refers exclusively to the possible damage derived from performing some type of exercise or physical activity.
For example, a cyclist runs the risk of falling and getting injured; a boxer can break his nose; a footballer suffers a torn meniscus; and hundreds of more examples.
FREQUENT SPORTS INJURIES: TYPES AND EXAMPLES
Exercising, whether on a professional, amateur or occasional level, is a healthy habit and recommended by doctors and specialists in Sports Sciences and Physical Education. Although, as we well know, there is the possibility of suffering some type of injury as “hazards of the job.”
Among some of the examples of these possible sports injuries, the most common that usually occur in people who do some physical activity are:
knee injury
Strains
Strains
Pain in the tibia bone
Shoulder rotator cuff injuries
Trauma to the Achilles tendon
muscle inflammation
Dislocations
Fractures (broken bones)
Not every time we get hurt it happens in the same way, sometimes it happens unexpectedly, but other times it doesn't. This is why two types of sports injuries are distinguished:
Acute Injury
These occur suddenly, the person who suffers from it is usually doing sports or physical exercise at that same moment. Some of the most common acute injuries are hand fractures, back strains, and ankle sprains.
Some of the most common symptoms of an acute injury are:
swelling
Sudden severe pain
Severe pain in the elbow, wrist, arm, finger or hand
Not having the ability to support your knee, foot, ankle or leg
Has difficulties with normal movement of a joint
Bone or joint out of place
Extreme weakness in the arm and/or leg
Chronic Injury
In this case, injuries appear when we practice sports for a long period of time, and can result from frequent poor posture, muscle overload, etc. The symptoms of a chronic injury are usually accompanied by:
Pain while exercising
mild pain
swelling
Pain even at rest
When we hurt ourselves, regardless of the reason or type of injury, it is advisable to abandon all activity or movement. Otherwise, the damage caused may worsen and the affected areas may become more vulnerable to relapses.
WHY DO INJURIES OCCUR?
The appearance of sports injuries is due to different causes. And these are the most common:
Accidents: falls, blows, blows... They are the most common.
Lack of warm-up or a poor or poorly performed warm-up can be another reason for the appearance of a sports injury.
Improper use of sports techniques, such as lifting weights with an excessive load for the level of preparation.
Having sports equipment that is not suitable for exercise. An example would be using soccer boots without studs to play on grass.
Sports equipment in poor condition. How to use broken weights that can fall.
Not doing the appropriate stretches at the end of the exercise or not doing them correctly as in activities such as Yoga.
HOW TO PREVENT SPORTS INJURIES?
Sports and injuries go together, regardless of the sporting level or type of activity. For example, professional football is one of the sports in which resistance and, sometimes, overload and tension, cause players to suffer various injuries to muscles, ligaments or joints.
But we don't have to wait until we get hurt to start taking care of ourselves! It will always be an excellent option to integrate preventive habits or actions that help you keep your body strong and resistant.
To avoid suffering a sports injury, it is best to:
Have protective equipment. Depending on the sport you practice, you will have to bring specific equipment for it. For example: a helmet, knee protectors, mouth protectors, wrist guards, elbow pads, belt, etc.
Warm up before playing sports. Ideally, stretches and movements should be performed to warm up the muscles before full activity.
Respect and sportsmanship. Above all, it is important to maintain an Olympic spirit in contact sports such as rugby, football, basketball, etc. Good coexistence between teams reduces the frequency of injuries.
Avoid doing sports if you feel any pain or load because if you continue to force your body, you will probably end up breaking.
Application of specific creams. Create a routine, and use natural products that work deeply. Here we propose 2 truly effective solutions:
Relaxation gel. It is a muscle gel with pure Aloe Vera suitable for athletes of all levels. Thanks to its hot-cold effect, you will notice an invigorating freshness that will help you recover your usual state of health. This gel is indicated to reduce muscle tension, producing a calming and analgesic effect.
Among its main benefits, this product provides minerals, amino acids, moisturizing and regenerating vitamins. Apply it a couple of times a day with a light massage and you will be able to reduce the ailments quickly.
Pure Gel. This product is totally ecological. Due to the concentration of 100% pure Aloe Vera, it serves to hydrate, soothe and regenerate damaged skin after overexertion. The pure gel not only relieves pain and hydrates your skin, it is a perfect treatment for coagulation due to its potassium, calcium and cellulose content.
In addition, exercising outdoors exposes you to external factors that can harm your health such as insect bites or sunburn. The pure gel acts to protect us from these adverse factors with a double benefit: rapid healing and skin repair. Pour it on and massage gently until completely absorbed.
TREATMENT HOW TO CURE A SPORTS INJURY?
Any type of damage usually has a solution but we must act quickly and obey certain guidelines in order to achieve prompt improvement. If you have inevitably been injured, here are some tips to recover from your sports injury in a short time:
RICE method. These acronyms in English correspond to: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Each of them is vital for early recovery.
Painkillers. They are necessary to combat pain that, on many occasions, is not bearable. Thanks to this medication, along with other professional rehabilitation techniques, we will be able to improve our health.
Gels and creams. Using creams like our Atlantia products with pure aloe vera like Relaxation gel or pure gel, have the ability to improve all types of pain such as spinal pain, arthritis, surgery or any other pain that comes from poorly performed physical activity.
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, aloe vera is presented as a magical plant to combat ailments caused by sports such as sprains, strains, burns from falls, chafing, etc.
These are some good tips but we are not specialists in sports injuries, so go to a professional if necessary and follow their instructions at all times. What we can assure you are the benefits that you will obtain with our gels if you use them regularly. Don't wait until you hurt yourself to take care of your body, pamper it now!
