We’ve all seen them. Guys mostly, but sometimes gals, playing pick-up games on the weekend sports they don’t have a chance to play during the week and don’t do training or warm-ups before playing. Pick up basketball, football, baseball, tennis or soccer games can often result in such injuries as plantar fasciitis (inflammation on the bottom of the foot), rotator cuff tendonitis (Inflamed tendons in the shoulder) or bicep tendonitis (pain in the front of the shoulder). Most injuries are the result of a lack of preparation. Fitness experts say gradual training is the best way to go for the weekend warrior or any individual looking to kick up their fitness routine. Start by gentle stretching to improve strength and flexibility. Make sure to stretch before and after exercise.
However, for the weekend warrior who is hurting on Monday, professional massage therapy locations are able to accommodate a massage geared toward easing sore, under-used muscles. Men or women warriors should be sure to tell their massage therapist what type of exercise they were doing that resulted in pain or injury so that the therapist can treat them according for the best result.
