Knee Injury Prevention and Spring Outdoor Sports

After a long winter cooped up in the house, the warm welcoming sunshine of spring is hard to resist. But, all it takes is one fall or twisting your knee in the wrong way to ruin the fun of the outdoors. Our staff at Rainier Sports & Spinal Rehab in Puyallup, WA, can help prevent a knee injury, provide a treatment plan for knee pain, and keep you active.

Preventing Knee Injury from Spring Sports

It's important to wear proper footwear during the spring, especially when participating in sports. Slipping in mud or grass can lead to an injury in your knee or other body parts. Although some injuries are minor, others may require surgery or repeated chiropractic care to heal. It only takes one injury to prevent you from enjoying your favorite sport.

Similarly, wearing protective gear such as kneepads help to reduce the impact of collisions or falls during sports such as skating. Your protective gear should be in good condition and fit well. If your gear is so large that it slides around, it won't protect you from knee injuries.

Keep in mind that your knees absorb impact from daily activities like walking, so running, or engaging in other sports works your knees even harder. 

Be Sure to Warm Up

Warmup exercises help to loosen your muscles, which become tighter in winter. Tightened muscles are more likely to experience cramps that lead to a knee or other injury. Stretch your legs, do squats, or try jumping rope or running in place to loosen up those muscles. Remember that stretching your muscles to before exercising is vital to preventing injuries, so allot for that time when scheduling your sports.

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If you do find yourself experiencing knee pain after participating in sports, a chiropractor may be able to provide relief. Chiropractors offer various treatment options such as corrective exercise to reduce pain or even help injuries heal. They can also help with rehabilitation after a knee injury.

Call Rainier Sports and Spinal Rehab at (253) 445-0440 if you need a chiropractor in Puyallup.