If only he had taken the time to learn about injury prevention, he would have saved himself some major headaches. Who am I talking about? I'm talking about a bodybuilding friend of mine who recently visited a chiropractor to get an evaluation for his injuries. He had been struggling with various symptoms in his right arm for at least several weeks, and he finally realized he could not continue with any kind of weight training until he resolved those issues. He had tried to rest his arms for a while hoping that it would take care of all the problems. Alas, that was not enough, and several weeks later he was still in pain and had a sense of weakness and tightness in his arm.
The good news is that he has found a promising therapy from a reputable chiropractor who performed a thorough examination. The bad news is that the treatment will end up costing several thousand dollars over the next year or so, and even worse, he will not be able to participate in strength training until his injuries have healed or at least improved significantly.
Can you imagine not being able to lift weights for several weeks, months, or more? Can you imagine having to pay a nice chunk of your paycheck each month to a doctor or therapist? These are certainly not pleasant thoughts, but the truth is that many, if not all, of these injuries can be prevented if the training begins his program on the right foot. Correcting posture problems and muscle imbalances is crucial to minimizing the risk of injuries down the road. Likewise, using proper technique during weightlifting and including stretching in your daily routine can help ward off problems. If you're serious about gaining muscle, make sure you follow a comprehensive program that includes instructions on minimizing your chances of injury.
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