Feb 09
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Your Ventura Chiropractor is a back pain expert and wants you to know why playing tennis can cause back injuries: Back injuries are a common fare in sports. Many of us have seen tennis players suddenly losing their racket and crying in pain. Many fall to the ground due to severe pain and agony. They suffer from sudden back injuries while playing a strong shot during a long rally. Back strains are so common in tennis and other sports.
Sports back injury is caused when a sudden and intense pressure is applied on the back. Numerous tennis players have suffered from back injuries. Some were just minor ones like cramps and they returned to the courts after some time. Other injuries, however, were severe enough that some had to part ways with their beloved game. At least they were not able to compete in professional tournaments. Some players did manage to earn some titles after their recovery but grand slam titles were no longer achievable for these players. Things have changed now and there is ample treatment for back injuries, which can allow these players to be as good as they were before getting injured.
Roger Federer has faced back problems ever since the start of his career. Stiff back has now become one of his favorite words while describing the injuries. He recently suffered a first time defeat in Australian Open from Rafael Nadal. This was partly because he was having issues with his back since October 2008 when he opted out of Paris Masters Championship due to stiff back. Rafael Nadal also had to leave but due to another type of injury: a troubled thigh.
One has to play powerful shots in tennis and Federer is known for his powerful shots and volleys. Although he has got more than enough experience of playing the game but is yet unable to master the art of avoiding back injuries. As a matter of fact, no tennis player or any other athlete has got that secret. Sports back injury is bound to happen in tennis but it is the precautionary measures and post-injury workouts that matter the most. Some players don’t pay much attention to their injured backs and hence are unable to sustain their career. Champions like Federer know the secrets of the game, as they have to stay as longer as they can.
Tennis players have tried numerous techniques to reduce pressure on their backs while playing shots but they are unable to find a solution. They do use protective gears, among other things, but back injuries are a common feature in this game.
It is a known fact that Federer is a fitness freak. After suffering humiliating defeat in the Paris Masters thanks to his aching back, he embarked on a recovery frenzy. Stretching exercises are his most favorite ones. He did sought medical treatment but stretching exercises – one of his most favorite ones actually – made him get back to his normal athletic physique. In fact, stretching is advised by all physicians and as a Ventura chiropractor I recommend it to recover from sports back injury. Back curls, however, are not so advisable if your back is badly injured.
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