Do you know how to protect yourself during exercise?
We are constantly informed about the importance of fitness and keeping in shape, but what harm is it actually causing to our body?
New research reveals that Brits do not know their limits when it comes to fitness.
In the UK, more and more people are taking up sports in a bid to stay fit and healthy. Whilst we may not quite qualify as a nation of fitness fanatics yet, the amount of people you will see out jogging at the weekend has undoubtedly increased.
Although in theory this is great for the nation’s health, a survey released today by Salonpas, a new medicated pain relief patch, reveals that for every 10 Brits who exercise, 6 have suffered strains and sprains and for nearly a third, they are a regular, recurring problem.
As the summer approaches we find ourselves pushing our bodies to the limit to get in shape for our holidays; 40% have said that pushing themselves too hard has actually caused an injury, with 24% injuring themselves by not warming up properly.
In our busy lives we don’t always have time to stop and take a rest when we injure ourselves, in fact over a third of people polled said they would like to find a quick fix to help them to carry on with their lives, rather than nurse their injury.
Following simple medical advice could potentially stop repeat injury, but if the damage is already done, finding the best way to manage pain can be the only way forward.
GP, Roger Henderson said: “We definitely shouldn’t stay on the sofa, exercise is good for us and strains and sprains aren’t limited to exercise, they can be unexpected and caused by day-to-day situations such as house work, getting out of bed or even just sneezing, so it’s no surprise that so many of us suffer and want to patch ourselves up and get on with things.”
For 1 in 7 of us, sprains and strains happen at work whilst 30% of parents say their strains have been caused by picking up children, which is hardly surprising as most of parents spend 2-3 hours a day carrying around little ones.
Partying, walking and even sleeping were also cited as common causes.
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