Summer 2021 is shaping up to be more active and adventure-filled than last summer now that the COVID vaccine is getting widely distributed. Amusement parks, zoos, museums and activity centers are fully reopening, and on top of that people are beginning to hit the road and flock to airports to travel again. Most of us did not participate in as much physical activity as we would have liked to last year, so it is important to be mindful while we get back out there of the strain our activities can have on our bodies, which can easily lead to injuries. Below are tips from CopperJoint to help prevent your summer plans from going from wow to ouch.
- Stretch it out. Whether you are going for a five-mile hike, embarking on a walking sightseeing tour or taking the kids to an amusement park or zoo, make sure to warm up your joints and muscles with a stretching session that targets the areas that you will be using the most during your activities. There are numerous free videos and step-by-step instructions online that provide proper stretching techniques.
- Stay hydrated. Not only does proper hydration help prevent heat stroke and other common heat illnesses that can occur during the steamy summer months, but it can also help protect your joints and muscles by keeping the cartilage soft and pliable.Dehydration is known to pull fluids out of tissues, which leads to overall body aches and pains.
- Gear up. Compression gear is known to help alleviate muscle and joint stiffness, swelling, soreness and pain. The garments are commonly available in braces, sleeves and socks, and provide support to ailing areas as well as help stimulate oxygen delivery to muscles to assist with performance and coordination. Look for compression gear that contains genuine copper ions in the fabric, like CopperJoint products, that provides ant-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral protection, which is key during sweat-inducing activities and warm weather.
- Take a break. There is nothing wrong with having to call time out on your activities to rest or take another stretching break. It is important to listen to your body, especially after not being able to participate in most activities for over a year now. Pushing yourself and overdoing it can lead to major aches and pains later.
About CopperJoint
CopperJoint is a health and lifestyle company specializing in creating compression sleeves, braces, socks and insoles that contain genuine copper ions that pull electricity from the damaged nerves in the body, giving the user pain relief and allowing them to perform at their best. Perfect for people of all ages and fitness levels, CopperJoint products enhance performance, speed, recovery and provide relief from injury, inflammation and arthritis. The products are ideal for athletes, active parents and grandparents as well as workers suffering from chronic pain. For more information visit: www.CopperJoint.com.
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