Lifting Injuries

While a life of wellness is a rewarding pursuit, it can also have its speed bumps and pitfalls. That includes accidents like lifting injuries, which are more common than you might think. The good news is there is help and professional chiropractic care available from our team at The Russell Center for Chiropractic & Sports Medicine in Beverly, MA, to help deal with sports-related injuries.

Common Lifting Injury Causes

While weight training is a staple of most good health and fitness programs, weight training can also be the most accident-prone aspect of any health and fitness routine. Here is a look at some of the most common lifting injuries.

Improper Form

A common mistake for beginners, and for people doing powerlifting exercises is the use of improper form. Back injuries such as strains and pulls are also some of the more common types of injuries resulting from these kinds of lifting injuries.

Failure to Follow Safety Protocols 

A mistake many people make in the weight room, both novice and experienced lifters, is failing to follow basic safety protocols. This could be something like failing to use a spotter or not wearing the proper lifting gear.

Overdoing It

Another mistake that both newbies to the gym and experienced gym goers make is pushing too hard. Yes, there can be and are benefits to pushing the body's limits when done correctly but you can still overdo it. The good news is that a chiropractor on our team can provide holistic and non-invasive care to help you recover from your injury so that you can get back to lifting at full strength.

Get Chiropractic Care from a Chiropractor Near You

If you live near Beverly, MA, and want to learn about the benefits of chiropractic care, our staff at The Russell Center for Chiropractic & Sports Medicine can help answer all your questions. Contact us to find out more and schedule a consultation with Dr. Sheri Russell today. Call us at (978) 927-2607.