Weekend Warrior - Time to get our of our seats!
Time to get out of our seats!
The arrival of summer inspires us to want to do it all, to get it all done, to make the most of the day and to seize it while we can. Many of us are coming out of hibernation and after months of perhaps not moving as much as we know we should, it’s time to take a deep breath and to raise our expectations by doing something (s) that inspires us.
“Above all, try something” – FDR
To the weekend warrior…
To the gardener;
You’d be surprised how many gardening injuries we see this time of year. No matter what anyone says and despite how many great little stools there are, it’s hard to find the trick to finding proper ergonomics when pulling weeds, planting, sowing seeds and all the other gardening chores which require us to be hunched over.
Helpful tips:
Stand and walk around frequently
Instead of bending over, try squatting
Lift with your legs, not your back
Take breaks when you feel tired and strained
Stay extra hydrated
Get adjusted
To the runner;
Many decide to give running a try right about now. Some of you are upping your running game in anticipation of summer running events, like the Hood to Coast.
Remember that overtraining can cause chronic injuries like IT band strains, plantar fasciitis, tendinitis around the knee and hip strains.
Helpful tips:
Remember to allow yourself a few mile here and there to walk (walking reminds your body of the east of stride and proper gait)
Remember to stretch – particularly after your run
Invest in a foam roller and don’t talk yourself out of using it
Don’t push past any pain…although running generally hurts. Pushing past your perceived limits is ok but pushing through injuries is not.
Get adjusted
“We are what we repeatedly do. Success then is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle
To the Golfer
Mark Twain once said that “golfing is a good walk spoiled”. I know many of you golfers who push through low back and shoulder injuries in order to stay ahead of the curve… this typically backfires.
Helpful tips
Stay hydrated, the risk of injury is higher when we’re electrolyte depleted
When practicing your swing, before a round of golf, also practice your swing in the other direction, to provide balance (to the brain and body)
Talk yourself out of using a cart and whenever possible, talk yourself into walking
Look up the “supine twist” stretch and do it daily
Get adjusted
To the Tennis Player / Pickle Ball Lover
Racket sports are said to be the most successful at connecting the brain to the body. As we age, racket sports are said to be the very best for maintaining and training balance.
Helpful tips
Unless you train year round, don’t try to kill the ball at first. Injuries can happen this way.
Follow through with your hits
Ensure that your have good mobility with your shoulders, elbows and wrists, prior to playing. Look up racket sport stretches and definitely do them.
With your arm extended and the elbow locked out, bend your wrist down and hold for 30 seconds and do the opposite and hold for 30 seconds. This will help prevent tennis elbow.
Get adjusted