Common Surfing Injuries And Ways To Prevent Them

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Not only is surfing a very popular sport, but it
also is regarded as a safe sport with a low
overall risk of injury. Most injuries are mild.
But like in any sport or physical activity,
accidents might happen with the main cause of
injury being contact with a surfers own board or
someone elses board. Other common causes include
wiping out, submerged rocks or flying
surfboards.
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Common injuries from surfing include lacerations
like cuts and scrapes, sprains, bruises, back
pain, dislocations and fractures, and swimmers
ear and surfers ear. To prevent injury, you
should first learn to surf, LA (take surf
lessons), use the right gear, be aware of the
surfing etiquette, check the environment, and
know yourself and the sport.
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Warm-up- Warming up helps prepare the body for
the strenuous activity of surfing, thus guarding
against muscle injury. A yoga salute to the sun
sequence, surf specific lunge, etc. are examples
of some warm-up exercises.
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The biggest benefit of a warm-up is increased
blood flow and oxygen delivery to the muscles,
smoother muscle contraction leading to smoother
and efficient surfing.
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Stretching- The pre-surf stretching is an
important part of your surfing routine since it
allows the joints to move smoothly through a full
range of motion, thus enhancing performance in
the water and reducing risk of injury. Make sure
you stretch all the main muscle groups and dont
enter the water cold. Signing up for surf lessons
will help you gain more insight into surf fitness
training.
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Flexibility- Good flexibility is the key to
performing well at any sport, which is all the
more important for a physical sport like surfing.
Practice touching your toes, do a bit of yoga, or
do anything that will help you become more
flexible. Instructors of surf schools/camps will
guide you on the several different types of
stretching that will benefit your surfing.
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Rest and Sleep- Adequate rest and sleep is
essential for a surfer to cope with lots of water
time and stay injury free. Try and maintain a
regular sleeping pattern.
Good Nutrition- Nutrition helps fast recovery
from surfing by refilling glycogen stores and by
offering necessary protein and water.
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The other areas that youll need to work on
include your core, upper and lower body, swimming
ability, breathing and balance to be able to
function well in the water. There cannot be any
better excuse than surfing to start getting into
shape and live more healthily.
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Surf Lessons Los Angeles
www.surflessonslosangeles.com
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200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA