Less Pain, More Gains

Chiropractic for Athletes

As warmer weather approaches, many of us are thinking about new exercise routines. For those that haven’t tried traditional weight lifting, there are many health benefits to be had. But in order to achieve those muscle gains, you do need to practice proper form and take good care of your back. If you don’t do things the right way, you risk suffering from injuries that could impact you for the rest of your life. Here are our tips.

Risks

Before you start any new exercise routine, it is important to educate yourself about any associated risks. When it comes to weightlifting, back pain is a common side effect along with:

  • Muscle strain
  • Strained ligaments
  • Lumbar tendon and muscle strain
  • Spinal misalignment

Spinal misalignment is one to pay particularly close attention to as it can lead long lasting injuries. Making yourself aware of the risks associated with weightlifting is a great first step to protecting your back.

Engage Your Core

When lifting weights, one of the most significant things you can do is engage your core muscles, which will take some of the strain off your back. This also has the positive side effect of helping you practice better posture both in and outside of the gym.

If you are ever unable to engage your core when weight lifting, that is a good indication that it is time to bring your workout to a close.

Stand Straight

When you lift heavy weight, it is very important to keep your back straight. Unless the exercise calls for a slight bend in the back, arching it can risk damage to the nerves and soft tissue of your back. You also want to be sure you don’t ever twist your back when lifting.

Choose the Right Weight

Using the wrong amount of weight is one surefire way to injure yourself, so be aware of your limits. If you are trying to build and tone muscle, lifting heavy weights won’t get you there any faster. An effective workout can be done with lighter weights and increased repetitions.

Weightlifting is an excellent way to get in shape, just remember to do it right. If you have questions about weightlifting, seek the advice of a trainer and if you need help taking care of your back, seek the help of your local chiropractor here at Williamsburg Chiropractic!

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Collin Schumacher

I suffered from a pinched nerve from my neck running down my arm for 3 months. It stopped me from working out which I had been doing daily. Went to a physical therapist for 2 of the 3 months. Did acupuncture regularly. Visited a neurologist. I did not want to take any medication to get rid of the pain, but nothing was working. Until I found Williamsburg Chiropractic.After very thorough examination and 1 week of treatment, we had established the reason for my pinched nerve and the pain had reduced by 60%. 2 weeks after that the pain was completely gone and I am now back to my routine of lifting heavy weights. BIG BIG thank you to the amazing people at Williamsburg Chiropractic. I am forever grateful and VERY HIGHLY recommend them to anyone suffering from any sort of body aches.

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Caroline Siouffi

I tweaked my back weightlifting, and it was pretty painful to say the least. Within one session with Dr. Hoffman, I was in significantly less pain, and in two sessions in two days I was near back to normal. If you're debating a holistic route to pain, this is a great place to start. They x-ray you so they know exactly what they're working with and are very patient with explaining everything going on with your body. Would recommend!

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