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Chiropractic Tennis Tips

By Sara Butler

Lower back pain is a common condition experienced by a majority of people and in many cases, it's not something that should limit your life or activity level -- as long as you know what to do. Many people with back pain play sports such as tennis and love it for the exercise and the interactions with others. If you're thinking of taking up tennis but suffer from back pain, then it's important to remember these tennis tips from the chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic.

Tennis Tip No. 1: Understand Your Risks

Just as with any sport, tennis has risks when it comes to spinal health and back pain. Sometimes the movements involved in tennis can make back pain worse. After all, there are twisting, repetitive motions involved that can aggravate spinal conditions, so it's best to discuss the sport with the chiropractor before you take it up.

There is also a high risk of strains and sprains involved in tennis. While these may cause discomfort, they're usually not dangerous. However, it's one of the many reasons why regular chiropractic care is a good idea for those who are physically active since it can help you to avoid injury by increasing your range of motion and removing joint dysfunctions.

Tennis Tip No. 2: Prepare Yourself

If you're experiencing back issues and you are new to tennis, then you need to take some precautions to ensure you don't further injure yourself. You should:

  • Work on strengthening core muscles to help better support your back
  • Start slow and ease into this new activity, working up to playing for longer periods
  • Slowly increasing the intensity, duration, and frequency of your play

It's also important to focus on proper form and build your skills. This can help to reduce your chance of injury even more.

Tennis Tip No. 3: Think About Fitness Off the Court

It's important to have low-impact exercises you do off the court to help strengthen your whole body. Focus on improving the strength of your core muscles through exercises such as bridges, side planks, and planks. The chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic can show you exercises that help to target important muscles to support the back and help you remain free from injury. Remember, prevention is a much better course of action over-treating injuries, so taking steps off the court can help to ensure your health.

If you play tennis and need help to stay healthy, talk to the chiropractors at The Joint today.

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Marietta, Ga.

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