What a perfect time to write about injuries! It's mid summer, everything about life is going great......and then you sprain your ankle! First of all let's talk about how much injuries suck. They bog you down, mess with your normal exercise routine and distract you from all the fun things in life. They can oftentimes be soft tissue injuries such as mine (sprained ankle, an injury of the lateral ankle ligaments) or can be hairline fractures, pinched nerves, etc... Bottom line is that each of those injuries suck.....temporarily. Depending on the injury they can drag you down from one week but can continue to annoy you for up to 2-4 months or even years!
Whatever the condition or case, the fact is that eventually injuries may occur if you are heavily involved in competitive sports or you train extensively for long periods of time. Now, your probably thinking, "Ryan, why would I start playing recreation sports or hit up the nearest gym if I am going to get an injury?" Great question! However, that is the wrong question to ask yourself. If you were to consider not exercising and/or playing recreational sports throughout your life due to injury risk consider how you would feel and look. You have to think about what that decision does for you long term health. Sure it is risking injury every time you step on the court, but would you rather battle high blood pressure, cholesterol and other chronic problems down the road as a result of inactivity?
I think I will choose being injured for 2 weeks instead....Whatever life brings you in your sedentary and active times, keep in mind that if you get injured, you are not alone. Injuries happen everyday to all kinds of people. From professional to recreational athletes, injuries are a bump in the long road towards wellness. Train smart, play smart and do not let injuries drag you down!
Ryan Fahey
B.A Human Kinetics
CPTN Canada
Canfitpro FIS, PTS
NCCP
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