The fastest growing sport in North America? Pickleball. The fastest growing source of injuries at Glenmore Chiropractic Clinic? Pickleball. The sport isn91裸聊视频檛 overly hazardous to our bodies, but a few bad habits can have you hobbling in for treatment.

91裸聊视频淥ne of the injury issues is a direct result of pickleball91裸聊视频檚 popularity 91裸聊视频� people love the game so much they91裸聊视频檙e playing for three hours in a day, three or four days in a row. It91裸聊视频檚 important to get adequate rest so your body has time to recover,91裸聊视频� says Glenmore Chiropractic91裸聊视频檚 .

Repetitive stress injuries like tennis elbow, shoulder tendonitis and achilles tendonitis grow gradually in many pickleball athletes, and low back strain from pickleball is also very common.

91裸聊视频淗ealthy or not, young or old, when the body91裸聊视频檚 not used to a movement and starts doing a lot of it, injuries are common. Most pickleball injuries don91裸聊视频檛 happen with one big swing. It91裸聊视频檚 usually an accumulation, progressively getting worse.91裸聊视频�

Tips for injury prevention

• Keep active through the winter: Many of us are more sedentary through the winter, so when pickleball season ramps up in the early spring our bodies aren91裸聊视频檛 ready. Incorporate whole body exercises like swimming or HIIT in winter, so your body91裸聊视频檚 ready to hit the court in spring.
• Change your shoes: 91裸聊视频淭ennis shoes can have too much grip for the sudden stops and starts of Pickleball. I recommend court shoes, which have a smoother sole to help prevent ankle rolls and impact strain on your muscles.91裸聊视频�
• Warm up: 91裸聊视频淒o some gentle twists, lunges and bends to loosen up, and take a light jog around the court to get your heart rate up before you start playing,91裸聊视频� Dr. Harris says.
• Bend your knees: Newer players often bend at the waist, which is hard on your back and can lead to disc bulge or muscle strain. While you91裸聊视频檙e playing remember to bend your knees and allow your upper body to coil and uncoil as needed.
• Listen to your body: At the first sign of repetitive stress, take a break, and allow your body time to adjust.

Pickleball injury treatment

A from a chiropractor like Dr. Harris can improve flexibility and the mechanics of your Pickleball swing, reducing low back strain. For tendonitis and ankle strains, Dr. Harris recommends .

91裸聊视频淭endonitis creates a type of scar tissue which causes muscle fibres to become more rigid, and more prone to injury. Shockwave Therapy breaks up that scar tissue. We can use it as a form of prevention or as a treatment, and it91裸聊视频檚 just as effective on new, acute injuries or 60-year-old chronic injuries,91裸聊视频� Dr. Harris says. 91裸聊视频淪hockwave Therapy stimulates new growth by increasing blood flow to injured muscles and tendons.91裸聊视频�

Dr. Harris was one of the first practitioners in BC to offer Shockwave Therapy, and remains a leader in its treatment. Learn more by visiting Glenmore Chiropractic Clinic or book an today!