If
you have ever sustained a hockey injury, whether it was a minor sprain or
something more serious, you know how debilitating this can be. Even a minor
pain can cause great difficulty on the ice.
Obviously, when an injury occurs, it is always imperative to see a doctor and take his or her advice seriously, especially in the case of severe injuries. With that said, though, for less serious injuries, there are many things that can be done to aid recovery on one’s own.
Try
Static Stretching
One
thing that can be highly effective for hockey injury recovery is static
stretching of and around the affected area.
Static
stretching is stretching that asks you to simply hold a stretch for an extended
period of time, usually for about 30 seconds. This is different from dynamic
stretching, which requires a lot more movement.
In
the case of injury, dynamic stretching can actually do more harm than good, but
static stretching is a great way to work out the pain and promote healing and
repair in the joints and muscle tissue.
Sit
in the Sauna or Hot Tub
Another
thing that can help with aching muscles and/or sore joints is to sit in a hot
tub and/or a sauna. Obviously, these options are not “cure alls,” but they can
help to reduce pain and inflammation, which can help to promote healing.
When
using these methods, it is important to stay hydrated and to mind how much time
is spent in steam and heat, but many people find this recovery method both
comforting and healing.
Enjoy a Massage
Another
thoroughly pleasant way to alleviate pain and inflammation and to promote
healing is by getting a massage that focuses on the affected area.
This
is very enjoyable, and as long as a qualified masseuse performs the massage,
there is really nothing to worry about. At worst, it doesn’t help, and you
still had a pleasant experience.
In
fact, any method you try that is not harmful, providing you seek medical
attention when needed, is probably going to be okay when recovering from a
hockey injury, though the methods presented here are certainly your best
options.
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