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How To Recover After An Injury At The Gym

September 9, 2020 by Alison Leave a Comment

We all know that exercise is good for you. A session at the gym can help you to be fitter and healthier and can help to manage stress and anxiety. But sometimes, the gym can go wrong for you and you might get injured. A gym injury can cause all kinds of problems, including pain, loss of ability to go about your life, and emotional distress. Here’s how you can best recover after an injury at the gym. 


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What Caused The Accident? 

Accidents can happen all too easily when you work out, and they’re often no one’s fault. Perhaps you picked up a weight in the wrong or fell on the treadmill. Sometimes, it is somebody’s fault. Perhaps a machine was set up incorrectly. Maybe weights were left out as a trip hazard. Did a gym trainer show you an incorrect or unsafe way to use a machine? If the gym has caused the accident, you should seek advice from not just any law firm, but a specialist in personal injury who can help you. 

Go Slowly When You Return To Exercise

When you go back to exercise after an injury, you should take things slowly. Don’t rush back to the gym or push yourself too hard when you exercise again. If you don’t, you run the risk of causing more damage and making your recovery period even longer. If you’ve had a break from the gym, remember that your strength and stamina will probably have lessened a bit, so don’t go too hard too soon when you do work out again. If you start exercising again and it hurts, stop, and wait a few more days. Go easy and focus on improving your range of motion before choosing a challenging workout.   

Start with some gentle exercises like walking before getting back to the weight rack or treadmill. Swimming can also be a good option for a gentle workout, as the water supports all your joints. If you’re struggling to work out again, swimming can be the solution. 

Consider Seeing A Physical Therapist

If your recovery is taking longer than you think it should, you could ask for help from a physiotherapist. A physio can give you a personalized plan to aid your recovery and to rebuild strength in the area that was damaged. A physio can also advise you on when it is safe to go back to the gym and which exercises you should avoid for the time being.

Eat Healthily

A healthy diet gives your body the nutrients it needs to promote healing and proper recovery. Try to eat healthily, with plenty of protein and fresh fruits and vegetables. Dark leafy greens help your body to produce collagen. Collagen cushions painful joints and helps to rebuild tissue. Omega 3 is good for aiding recovery too, so add oily fish to your diet.

Make sure you drink plenty of water to stay properly hydrated. A well-hydrated body functions better, meaning it will heal better too. 

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