Don’t consider trivial pain! Prevent injuries during exercise in this way!

As an increase in public awareness of the importance of active and healthy lifestyle, participation in sports is increasingly widespread, ranging from casual jogging to intensive training in the gym. However, behind this spirit, the risk of sports injuries is often ignored. In fact, injury can be a serious obstacle that should not be underestimated.

According to Dr. L. Grace Tumbelaka, Sp.Ko., a specialist in sports medicine, a type of injury that is often experienced by sports activists including sprains, muscle tears, knee injuries, and back pain. This type of injury is not only experienced by professional athletes, but also by the general public who regularly exercise. “Many people often underestimate the pain that arises while exercising and keeps forcing themselves to continue the activity. In fact, this actually worsened the condition of injury and extending the recovery period,” said Dr. Grace.

Sports injuries can arise due to various factors, including lack of heating before activity, wrong movement techniques, and the use of inappropriate tools. In addition, physical condition that is tired and ignores recovery time after exercise is very risky to cause injury. Therefore, recognizing the initial signs of injury is the key so that handling can be done early on.

If you have a minor injury, a few simple steps can be taken to reduce pain and swelling using the Rice method, namely rest (rest), ice (compressing ice), compression (elastic dressing), and elevation (elevation of injured body parts). However, if the pain does not stop or swelling gets worse, it is highly recommended to immediately consult with medical personnel or physiotherapists.

Prevention of sports injuries is far better than having to treat it. Here are some tips that can be applied to reduce the risk of injury:

1. Adequate warming: Warming up before exercising is very important to prepare muscles and joints.
2. Technique: Ensuring that the movement is done with the correct technique can prevent injury.
3. Appropriate equipment: Using sports equipment that suits the needs can reduce the potential for injury.
4. Enough rest: Give adequate rest time for the body so that the recovery process is optimal.

Dr. Antonius Andi Kurniawan, Sp.Ko, also emphasized that exercise injuries not only hamper performance during activities, but can have a long -term impact on physical and mental health. “Prevention of injury is not just a matter of heating and resting. This is a comprehensive approach that involves appropriate training techniques, good nutritional intake, and wise training load management,” he explained.

At present, various innovative programs began to be designed to help the community maintain overall body health. These programs not only focus on strength and physical endurance, but also teaches the importance of recognizing the body and doing exercises with the correct techniques. With guidance from experienced experts and trainers, participants can improve performance optimally while minimizing the risk of injury.

Awareness, education, and application of the correct exercise patterns are important steps to achieve the desired health goals. By keeping the body healthy and fit, the community can continue to be active and productive without having to be disturbed by injury. Thus, exercise is truly a healthy activity and not a source of health problems.