How To Avoid Pain Before Workouts

If you’ve ever worked out before, or even just done something physically strenuous, then you know that sometimes the next day your body feels worse for wear. It hurts to move, your muscles ache, and, sometimes, there is pain that might be a bit more serious. It could be you went a little too hard on the run or on the weights you were using, and the pain follows you around for weeks after.

There are habits you should be before, during, and after working out that will keep the pain away so you can stay on top of your game. To learn how to avoid pan before workouts from the experts at Alliance Spine and Pain, keep reading below.

WHAT TO DO BEFORE AND DURING WORKOUTS

• Warm up. Make sure to properly warm up. Do some small movements, like spinning your arms in circles, or walk for a few minutes before beginning your exercise. Depending on what you’re doing for the day, there are certain static and dynamic warm ups you need to perform. Do some research to figure out your best warm up plan.
• Stretch. In the same vein of thought, whatever muscles you use should be stretched out properly before you begin to work them. Take the time to do your favorite stretches before you hop on your equipment.
• Hydrate. If you stay properly hydrated, you can successfully prevent cramping and inflammation of your muscles, which prevents muscle soreness.
• Research the correct form. If you’re going to be doing some difficult weight lifting or long physical activity, make sure you do plenty of research beforehand on the correct form. It can make a world of a difference to your muscles and prevention of injury if you use the correct form while running or while deadlifting.

WHAT TO DO AFTER WORKOUTS

• Cool down. Just like it’s vital to warm up before exercising, it’s also super important to cool down. After you’ve finished lifting weights or running, consider walking for a few minutes or cycling to let your muscles relax.
• Roll it out. Using foam rollers to roll out your muscles reduces soreness and also help strengthen your body for future workouts by relieving the tension in your muscle’s connective tissue. All you need to do is spend about 10 to 15 minutes after your workout using the tool, and you’ll be good to go.
• Give yourself a massage. If you don’t have a foam roller, you can always self massage to help loosen the tension and get your muscles feeling back to their normal selves.
• Apply heat or cold directly to the source. If you’re experiencing severe pain from sore muscles, grab a heat pack or some ice to apply directly to your muscles. This will help alleviate the pain quickly.
• Ice bath. Not afraid of cold water and really afraid of sore muscles? Jump in an ice bath. It’ll be a pain to create in your own home and it probably won’t be much fun, but it will give your muscles a fighting chance to not be sore after a grueling workout.
• Warm bath. If the idea of an ice bath sounds horrible and you already have sore muscles, go for the opposite and climb into a nice warm bath. The steaming water will relax your tight muscles and also help to promote blood flow.
• Eat some pineapple or cherries. This one may sound a bit weird, but it’s been scientifically proven that the chemical makeup of pineapple and cherries can reduce inflammation and prevent sore muscles. So, if your sore muscles are killing you, always keep some of these fruit around.

If you regularly experience severe pain after working out, click here to contact the expert pain management specialists at Alliance Spine and Pain. We can assist in ensuring that your workouts are as good for your pain as they are for your body and continue to teach you how to avoid pain before workouts.