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Sports Injuries
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Sports injuries are very often no more than everyday problems that have been exposed when an 'occasional athlete' over-stresses his or her body when taking up a new activity. They may include:
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poor gait or posture
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lack of fitness
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inadequate equipment
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However, participating regularly in any sporting activity may also leave you open to
the possibility of overtraining, over -use or repetitive strain injuries. These can have
harmful, long-lasting effects whatever your age, so it is important that you learn to
recognise the signs if you intend working hard towards your sporting goal. They may include:
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poor practices and performances
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loss of weight
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joint or muscle pain without injuries
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nausea
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colds or stuffy nose
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depression, irritability, insomnia or anxiety
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Remember that you will be more tired, and therefore more at risk of injury, at the
end of a day's work, or of an exercise session.
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Chiropractic treatment for sports injuries concentrates on adjustments to your spine,
joints and muscles, so allowing them to move correctly, and advice on rehabilitation
and maintenance exercises to improve strength and flexibility. (Long-term reliance on
joint supports will reduce the range of movement and weaken the muscles; such supports
will only be prescribed by your chiropractor when necessary). As chiropractic does not
involve drugs or surgery, there is little risk of side-effects.
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Your chiropractor has learnt many techniques and procedures to deal with sports injuries.
In addition to the treatment of injuries, practitioners can carry out pre-season checks
on athletes to identify, treat and strengthen any weak areas before injuries occur, and
also conduct regular check-ups.
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