Avoiding Injury

If you’re active, injuries are bound to happen every once in a while. We often prolong or worsen our injury by not resting long enough to allow our body to heal itself. However there are ways to treat and avoid injury without disrupting our routines.

Apply ice & relieve pain. The two most portable injury healers are ice packs and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory pain relievers. Applying ice and taking an anti-inflammatory will reduce swelling and pain quickly and effortlessly. 

Avoid dehydration. Drink plenty of water throughout the day to speed up recovery.  Dehydration can also cause injuries by increasing strain to dry muscle mass, so be sure to drink up each hour, as a preventive measure! 

Eat plenty of protein. Proteins help your muscles rebuild after an injury or challenging workout.  Consume eggs, lean meats, beans, or green veggies to get the right amount of protein! 

Stretch often. Take a break once an hour to stretch sore muscles. Simply standing up and sitting down is a great way to massage the body—but you can even stretch your neck and wrists while completing your to-do list at work.

Although it may feel like it takes time to heal mild injuries, we can actually speed up the recovery process while doing our day-to-day activities. Using these simple tricks, combined with the care of a physician, will put you on the fast track to wellness! 

“The attitude is to be physically loose and mentally tight.”   Arthur Ashe