5 HABITS THAT LEAD TO SPORTS INJURIES YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF (PART 1)

✅ This article is medically reviewed by MSc. Specialist Level I Doctor Nguyen Van Hoang Tam – Orthopedics – Sports Medicine – Musculoskeletal Specialist at CarePlus International Clinics. 

💥 Whether you are passionate about daily running, a “weekend warrior,” or a semi-professional athlete, sports injuries are always a constant concern. Why do some people train consistently with little to no injury, while others are prone to repeated setbacks? The answer lies in prevention knowledge and your training habits. 

👉 Below are 5 habits/misconceptions that can easily lead to sports injuries: 

1️⃣ No pain, no gain 

❗ The notion of “no pain, no gain” is not entirely wrong, but when applied incorrectly, it can result in serious injuries. 

When you’re building muscle strength, mild soreness lasting 1–2 days is normal. This is delayed onset muscle soreness, a physiological response that helps muscles grow. 

⛔ However, if pain persists in your joints or recurs after every session, that’s an abnormal sign. Forcing yourself to continue training in this condition only worsens the injury. 

2️⃣ Skipping warm-up 

This is a common misconception among many sport players. Some believe that playing lightly at the beginning of a match counts as warming up, but in reality, a proper warm-up significantly reduces the risk of injury. 

3️⃣ Believing pain will ease by playing on  

Many people think that continuing activity will make the pain disappear. This is a completely false belief. For instance, a patient at CarePlus with Achilles tendonitis believed that the more he ran, the faster the pain would subside. In fact, this not only failed to reduce the pain but also increased the risk of an Achilles tendon rupture, making treatment much more complicated. 

📌 When experiencing pain, what you need to do is rest or consult a doctor to identify the underlying cause, rather than ignoring your body’s warning signals. 

 4️⃣ Weekend warrior 

If you are an office worker who spends the entire week sitting and then suddenly pushes yourself to play sports 4–6 hours straight over the weekend, you are putting yourself at high risk of injury. 

5️⃣ Overtraining without recovery 

Some people, due to their passion for sports, train intensively 4–6 hours every day without giving their body time to recover. This greatly increases the risk of injuries. 

👉 If you notice abnormal signs or prolonged pain after exercising, don’t hesitate to seek consultation with CarePlus specialists in Orthopedics – Sports Medicine – Musculoskeletal care. 

✅ With advanced diagnostic facilities such as CT and MRI imaging powerd by AI, along with modern X-ray and ultrasound systems, our doctors can accurately determine the type of injury you are facing and recommend the appropriate treatment plan. 

Don’t let bad habits interrupt your passion. Take charge and protect your body from injuries starting today! 

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