These spring and summer weekends are made for fun, right? Often, we overdo the physical activity and pay for it, don't we!

While it may be difficult to exercise during the week, overdoing it or trying to cram lots of physical activity into one weekend can result in injuries, or lead to vulnerabilities due to lack of strength and consistency.

Common weekend warrior injuries include:

• Ankle sprains/strains
• Shoulder injuries
• Shin splints
• Pulled groin
• Hamstring stains
• Knee injuries

If you love weekend activities, be sure to be active during the week as well, at least every other day to keep in shape.

Don't push yourself too far or do too much. Set realistic goals.

Prepare your body for the activity with appropriate conditioning, stretching and warming up.

Listen to your body for signs of fatigue or pain and slow down or stop.

If you are in the Phoenix West Valley area and looking for care from your weekend sports activities, give us a call!

Kimel Chiropractic Center

17250 N 43rd Avenue, Suite 3

Glendale, AZ 85308

602-993-1722

www.KimelChiropractic.com