How to Avoid Weight Lifting Injuries
Lifting weights offers amazing benefits to athletes at all levels. However, poor technique and lack of focus can increase your risk of injury. At Premier Chiropractic and Performance, our chiropractor Dr. Nicholas Schumacher and his team can help you develop preventive measures that will reduce your risk of weight lifting injuries in Jacksonville, FL. We focus on holistic wellness, whole-body care, and chiropractic soft tissue therapies to restore strength, function, and form.
Common Weight Lifting Injuries
The most common weight lifting injuries we see could be easily prevented by understanding proper form and technique and taking a proactive approach towards workout recovery. Our team can help you understand how these injuries happen and how to avoid them so you can maintain a sustainable fitness journey. Common injuries include the following:
- Back, neck, and shoulder strain
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Biceps strain
- Tendinitis
- Disc herniation
- IT band syndrome
- SLAP tears
- Hamstring strains and tears
Soft Tissue Care in Injury Prevention
We believe that soft tissue care is crucial to workout recovery and injury prevention. We will design a chiropractic soft tissue treatment plan that will help you maintain muscle flexibility and prevent strains, aches, and pains. We specialize in chiropractic adjustments, therapeutic massage, therapeutic exercises and stretches, and myofascial release therapy.
Chiropractic Insights for Injury Prevention
Our chiropractic therapies can also help you prevent injuries in weight lifting. Chiropractic adjustments improve spinal alignment, balance, posture, and mobility so you’re less likely to suffer from injury. Our other soft tissue therapies build core strength.
Pre-Workout Warm-Up and Stretching Routine
A pre-workout warm-up and stretching routine will make your muscles, ligaments, and tendons more limber and flexible so you are less likely to experience strain and injury. We will walk you through a pre-workout warm-up that will effectively prepare your muscles and joints for the stress of weight lifting.
Proper Lifting Techniques
Dr. Schumacher and his team will also instruct you on proper weight lifting techniques to minimize strain and reduce your risk of injury. We will also guide you through maintaining proper form throughout your workout.
Take Advantage of Onsite Chiropractic Care at Your Gym
At Premier Chiropractic and Performance, we are located inside Revive Private Studio, a private gym that incorporates chiropractic care. Onsite chiropractic services are provided by Dr. Schumacher and his team, and we can offer immediate support for injuries as well as injury prevention and workout recovery tips. Visit us today if you’re ready to learn more about the benefits of incorporating soft tissue therapies and chiropractic care in Jacksonville, FL, into your workout routine to avoid weight lifting injuries. Call us today to schedule an appointment, or request an appointment online.
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