Weight Training/Lifting Injuries-Muscle Injury & How to Prevent/Treat them
Information on various Weight Lifting or Training Injuries and how to prevent and treat them. Stay Injury free or recover faster with these tips.
The entire progress of a Weight Trainer depends on staying in good health and Weight Training Injuries can be a great blow to all plans.
I keep hearing the notion that you need to train with light weights and high repetitions to avoid Training Injuries.
Remember one thing - The greatest benefits are in the Pain zone. Never try to avoid the discomfort coz its in discomfort when your body realizes that its needs to change, it needs to grow to adjust to the ever increasing resistance you are subjecting it to.
So is it possible to train hard and yet avoid weight training injuries and get to the finish line. You bet it absolutely is only if you are ready to implement a few basic tips I mention here. Lets Get in then...
In this article I will show you how to prevent Injuries, treat them effectively and work around them should they occur. { Read our Disclaimer though }.
Why and where do Weight Lifting Injuries occur?
Many bodybuilders believe that Injuries are a part of Bodybuilding and they do occur from time to time. Just like the soccer and rugby players will be injured from time to time.
But that does not have to be the case. If you train safely with the preventive techniques I mention you can lift all your life and never get injured.
Where do Injuries occur?
Weight Training Injuries occur at the weakest link in the Muscle-Tendon-Ligament-Joint network. Remember in theStretching Exercises section I mentioned about this network.
Why do they occur?
Overstretching of muscles, tendons or ligaments can result in Injuries during weight training.
How to Prevent Weight Lifting Injuries?
The best way to prevent these injuries is to stretch properly and execute the exercises with strict form.
ProperStretching is the cornerstone of a flexible body, making it stronger to withstand the demands of heavy Weight Training.
Proper form ensures that your muscles are not stretched in abnormal directions and also that undue amounts of weights are not used up on them.
Treatment of Weight Training Injuries
Many small injuries can be managed by Rest, Ice, Compression and elevation { More onR.I.C.E here }. Also elevating the limb helps restore blood flow to the injured area.
If the Injury is serious and not responding to these first aid measures a medical intervention is suggested.
Individual Muscle Injuries
I will go into further details and show you how to treat Individual Injuries like Back Injuries, Calf Injuries and other Muscle Injuries.
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Disclaimer - This advice is meant for Informational purposes only and not an alternative to Medical advice. For complete details refer to your physician or any Sports Medicine Doctor. }
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