As any athlete or sports lover is aware, sports are hard on your body. The pounding around on the fields, courts, ice rinks, diamonds, and tracks can wear down athletes’ bodies, especially their feet and ankles. Preventing overuse injuries is important to keep players doing their best and not on the sidelines. For big events like the upcoming Super Bowl, you can bet the trainers and doctors associated with both teams are using every method to help their guys avoid injuries, including bursitis prevention.
Bursitis is the painful inflammation of a small, fluid-filled cushion in certain joints. The fluid sac, or the bursa, is meant to help the joint glide smoothly, but heavy friction can irritate the area and cause pain. This avoidable injury can take an uncomfortable toll on your sports season or weekend pick-up games if you aren’t careful. Bursitis prevention doesn’t have to be difficult, but it does mean you need to pay attention to your lower limbs.
Always use properly supportive footwear that is designed for your sport, so your feet stay cushioned and stabilized. Most sports include a lot of jumping or hard running, so you may need extra cushioning or orthotics in your shoes to relieve the pressure on your joints. Remember to both warm up before and cool down after working out. Don’t overdo it, either—if you start to develop aching feet when you play, don’t “push through” the pain. Let your feet rest for a few days instead.
Bursitis is one avoidable problem that doesn’t have to restrict you to the sidelines this year. With a little investment in shoes and padding, as well as good conditioning, your feet can stay stable and supported while you’re out making the next great play. If you’re already experiencing problems with bursitis, the sooner you take care of it, the easier it is to cure. Don’t wait and allow it to become chronic. Contact Absolute Foot Care Specialists in Las Vegas for an appointment or more information by visiting the website contact page, or by calling (702) 839-2010.
