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    5 Most Common Weight Lifting Injuries And How To Treat Them




    Many people lift weights, whether it's to build muscle mass, tone their body or boost their metabolism. It's a fun way to work out that keeps your body and mind challenged. Unfortunately, it can also be a dangerous way to exercise if you don't take the proper precautions. Pain and discomfort may result from several things, such as doing a lift improperly, overuse of the muscles or trying to lift too much weight. This article describes some of the most common weight lifting injuries that you'll want to look out for, along with a few tips for treating these injuries if they should occur.

    There are several common injuries found among weight lifters. These occur in the areas of the body which are used the most often in weightlifting, such as the back, shoulders and legs. This list details the most common weight lifting injuries, including how they are caused and the symptoms that are often experienced along with them:

    1. Shoulder Impingement Syndrome:

    This injury is caused by an inflammation to the tendons around the rotator cuff in the shoulder. This is typically caused by any overhead weight lifting activities, such as lateral raises, bench presses and shoulder presses. Typically, the first signs of this injury are pain in the front of the shoulder and the side of the upper arm. The pain will first be noticeable only when raising the arms, but if the injury worsens it may cause pain while lying down or after exercising as well. With shoulder impingement syndrome, the pain will stop before the elbow. Pain extending beyond the elbow may indicate another problem, such as a pinched nerve.

    2. Rotator Cuff Tear:

    A tear to the rotator cuff may occur with the same exercises that could cause shoulder impingement syndrome. However, a tear is a much more serious condition that comes with intense pain immediately after the tear occurs. The arm will become weak and a snapping sensation may also be felt. Depending on the severity of the tear, surgery may be required in order to treat this injury.

    3. Patellar Tendonitis:

    This injury involves inflammation to the tendon connecting the kneecap to the shinbone. It is often a result of the quadriceps muscles being too tight or overused. This adds stress on the kneecap, which causes the inflammation. The condition is marked by pinpoint pain at the base of the kneecap. Hack squats, lunges and any weight lifting with the legs can potentially cause this injury.
    4. Back Sprains and Strains:

    Because many weight lifting exercises require the use of the back, strains and sprains in this area of the body are common. Sprains involve torn or stretched ligaments in the back, while a strain affects torn muscles or tendons. In both cases, pain, swelling and trouble moving the back easily are common symptoms. Rows, bench presses, dead lifts and curls are some of the exercises which may cause these types of injuries.

    5. Herniated Disk:

    Another injury common among weight lifters is a herniated disk. This condition occurs when comes of the cushions between the vertebrae in the backbone either slips out of place or ruptures. This can be caused by trying to lift heavy weights with your back muscles rather than the muscles in your legs. Because of this, dead lifts are the most likely weight lifting-related cause of this injury.

    How to Treat your Injuries

    There are several steps that weight lifters can take in order to help prevent these common injuries, including:

    • Always be sure to stretch your muscles well before you lift weights. Making sure that your muscles are warmed up before your workout begins is a great way to avoid strains, sprains, tears and other common weight lifting injuries.
    • Reduce your swelling by taking anti-inflammatory medications. You can also take supplements or eat foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, as these are known to help with inflammation. You can also apply ice packs sparingly to help reduce swelling.
    • Often, weight lifters make the problem worse by continuing to do these exercises even when they begin to feel pain. One of the best steps for weight lifters in preventing injuries is to be aware of their body. If a weight lifter begins to feel a new pain, especially if it is felt during a specific movement or exercise, they should consider taking a break from their workout. Even cutting back on painful activities may help in giving your injuries time to heal.
    • If your pain does not subside after taking the steps listed above (or if you experience a more serious injury such as a rotator cuff tear or a herniated disk), see a doctor right away. You may need to discuss your options with physical therapy or surgery in order to treat your injury successfully.
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    What are some popular stretching routines?

    My warm up has some stretching but I should be doing more
     

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    Good information! I warm up/ stretch more than anyone I know. I had a shoulder injury once and it lasted over a year. I still worked out my shoulders, so that is probably why I had the problem so long. I would warm up my shoulders for about 15 mins then I was able to do overhead presses. It was weird because warming up with 10 lb dumbells would hurt. Then when I was warmed up I would do 60,70 lbs and it wasn't a problem. A little discomfort I suppose. Once you get an injury it really makes you be cautious and warm up better.
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    I have read skull crushers are the number one injury causer
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    Quote Originally Posted by Metal85 View Post
    I have read skull crushers are the number one injury causer

    realy!!!! i did not know that..why do u say that?.....i some times get elbow pain from them but nothing else..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Metal85 View Post
    I have read skull crushers are the number one injury causer
    Yup I believe this is howI injured my elbow. I did this probably 3 years ago and still get elbow pain when doing triceps over head.
     

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    Quote Originally Posted by charliebigspuds View Post
    realy!!!! i did not know that..why do u say that?.....i some times get elbow pain from them but nothing else..
    I say this bc I had a complete tricep tendon tear from skull crushers, researched it and found on multiple studies that was true, 2nd is weighted dips, pretty much triceps like to snap
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    I've got shoulder impingement in my right arm i think. Been there for a long time. But this is also the same arm i injured years ago in a bike wreck. Wish it would just go away. May try the anti imflamatories o see if that will help. It came back when i did a cycle with clen/T3. Now running winning. I wonder if that's making it hurt.
     

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    I MAKE A MENTAL NOT OF THAT..CHEERS..i realy like incline skulls on a smith as well its a killer..might just drop the flat bench one's ive got enough pains dont need no more.
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