Or participating in sports anywhere else. Pretty much, there's a risk of injury anywhere. Photo by Bidgee via Wikimedia Commons
I’ve been swimming competitively since seventh grade, but lately it’s starting to catch up with me. In my three years of collegiate swimming, I’ve found that the sport can do ridiculous things to your body, even when you’re taking good care of yourself. My shoulders ache, my knees hurt, and my ankles bother me, too. Some days I feel like I’m falling apart – and I’m not the only one by any means.
Lately, my shoulder pain has become a bigger problem, forcing me to reevaluate my current routine and even my future plans as far as swimming goes. Which leads me to my point: how do you keep going when an injury or health problem tries to hold you back?
I think this answer may be different depending on the circumstances, but for me at least, it’s simple enough. You do what you can, rest when you need to, and work smart to recover when necessary rest sets you back from your pre-injury goals. Of course, consulting a doctor is also a good idea, and if you need physical therapy, actually do your exercises consistently. It’s the little things that make all the difference when it comes to healthy exercising.
If you’re fortunate enough to not have any health concerns, the little things can still make a big difference in helping to prevent injuries or illness. Check out these tips for preventing exercise injuries for more information.
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