A little pain is to be expected when you work your body hard. However, if you’re feeling lingering aches around your joints and back, that could be a sign of inflammation, which can hold back your recovery and get in the way of future exercises. It might even become a chronic problem if you let it. So, what can you do to stop inflammation from striking after you work out?
Be sure to stretch
Inflammation happens when parts of the body, usually the joints and the spine, take on too much pressure. By lengthening your muscles and making your body more flexible and thus better able to shift where your weight is focused, you can prevent inflammation. For that reason, make sure that you do at least ten minutes of even basic stretches both before and after your workout. You will feel not just that your recovery is freer from inflammation but that you’re able to find your groove more easily when you’re working out, as well.
Taking the natural approach
There are ways that you can help your body fight inflammation naturally. We do have an anti-inflammatory response and certain foods can help, with leafy greens being some of the most effective, so a kale or spinach-based smoothie might do wonders for your recovery. Otherwise, you might even want to look into growing your own CBD products (if it’s legal where you are) with the help of a rosin press. A lot of athletes have started to rely on cannabis-derived products to help fight inflammations and get them back into the swing of things more quickly.
Stop with the refined sugars
There are plenty of reasons to look out for sugar in your diet, both the obvious and the hidden sugars that linger out there. Aside from ruining your waistline, it can also increase the risk of inflammation experienced after a workout. One of the big causes of inflammation in the body is spikes of insulin, which can be caused by the increased blood sugar levels experienced when you eat refined sugars. Keeping your diet simple and natural is one of the best ways to avoid these nasty side effects.
Consider low impact exercises
Some people are more prone to inflammation and, as such, should take care to avoid the practices that can increase the symptoms of pain and swelling that are associated with it. High impact exercises such as running, jumping, and the like put more pressure on your joints, increasing the risk of inflammation. If you’re dealing with a lot of swelling and pain lately, you should consider opting for low-impact exercises, instead, such as swimming and cycling which don’t affect these areas as badly. This is especially effective for older people and those who experience conditions such as arthritis.
Both a mix of more careful exercise and more focused recovery can help ensure that inflammation doesn’t hold you back from your workout goals. Keep the tips above in mind if you’re experiencing any nasty lingering aches.
Comentarios