How to Treat and Prevent Injuries When Getting Back into Your Routine

Getting back to our day-to-day life after a long period of rest, whether due to recovery or holidays, can lead to injuries appearing in our body, especially in higher-intensity sports activities or in jobs that require greater physical strength. Whatever your case, we show youhow to prevent injurieswhen getting back into your routine.Getting back to ورزش after a break, whether due to recovery or holidays, involves a series of precautions you should keep in mind if you want toavoid those feared injuries. In most cases, they are nothing more than the result of overexertion or excessive demands that can end up taking their toll on our body. Beyond the traditionalmuscle sorenessthat we all suffer when starting a sporting activity, sometimesinjuries can appear as a result of poor posture or overly intense effort.And an injury can make it difficult to carry out any activity, whether sporting or work-related, and affect not only you physically but mentally too.

How can you avoid injuries?

Not onlyis prevention the key, but also being able to see a specialist as soon as the first symptoms appear, in order to minimise the consequences. With that in mind, here are a series of recommendations for getting started with sport without exposing yourself to injuries:

1. Be gradual when getting back into your routine. If you train, do it progressively so that your body can adapt gradually. Do not try anything new; start little by little by returning to the exercises you were already used to.
2. Do not forget to warm up. Do not skip your warm-up before doing any sporting activity. Your body will thank you for it!
3. Drink plenty of water. It is very important to keep your body hydrated throughout the day, not only during exercise. For example, you can keep a bottle of water near you to make sure you drink enough fluids.
4. Eat a healthy diet. Looking after your diet and eating a balanced diet is vital to get all the nutrients you need and keep your body in optimum condition.
5. Rest properly. Do not push yourself into excessive effort and always rest whenever you need to. The trick is to listen to your body.

1. See a physiotherapist. If you need to, visit a good specialist regularly who will help you both treat and avoid possible injuries or muscle strain.

What should you use to prevent injuries?

In the Farmaciasdirect catalogue, you will find a wide range of orthopaedic products to help prevent injuries and protect your body from injuries and muscle bruising. Below, we show you thebest products for treating and preventing injuries.

• Muñequera Futuro Reversible. Available in 3 different sizes, the reversible splint wrist support from the Futuro range offers comfortable, discreet support for the wrist area. It is the perfect ally for relieving discomfort caused by twists, sprains or carpal tunnel syndrome. It also includes palm support to provide extra stability, along with a comfortable design so you can take it on and off easily whenever you need it.
• Rodillera Futuro Estabilizadora. It is specially designed to provide extra protection, stability and comfort for the knee. It is the perfect solution for all-day use. Thanks to its elastic fabric, you can wear it easily under your clothes, helping you care for your injured knee without giving up on comfort.
• Codera Futuro para Epicondilitis. Its elastic, thin, breathable and flexible fabric provides perfect support without restricting your range of movement. It also features a comfortable sleeve-style design, making it very easy to put on and take off. Do not give up doing your favourite activities thanks to the comfort of this elbow support.
• Tobillera Futuro Sport Estabilizadora. Its reinforced side supports help limit lateral movement while adapting to the shape of the ankle, helping to relieve pain from sprains or strain. It also provides balance in cases of chronic ankle instability. This complete ankle support can even be used after ankle injuries or prolonged periods of immobilisation.

If you are looking for extra relief from muscle pain, atFarmaciasDirectwe offer thebest muscle anti-inflammatories on the market. We also recommend usingsports nutrition supplementsto improve your performance.