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Tips
on Avoiding Hiking Injuries: - Stretch
properly before and after hiking.
- Wear
proper hiking boots.
- Do
not overexert yourself.
- Do
not increase your workout or mileage too much too soon.
- If
you're a beginning hiker, avoid difficult and long hikes.
Some
common Hiking Injuries are: - Foot
Blisters
- Foot
blisters are one of the biggest problems that can arise from hiking.
- Avoid
developing foot blisters by wearing good quality hiking boots
and socks.
- Sore
Knees
- Sore
knees is a common problem caused by hiking long distances, and walking up or down
steep slopes or hills.
- Walking
Sticks will help prevent sore knees by taking some of the pressure off your knee
joints and leg muscles and put in on your arm and shoulder muscles.
- A
set of orthodics may also help prevent sore knees.
- Sore
Hips
- Sore
hips is caused by the same problems that cause sore knees.
- Sore
hips a common problem caused by hiking long distances, and walking up or down
steep slopes or hills.
- Walking
Sticks will help prevent sore hips by taking some of the pressure off your knee
joints and leg muscles and put in on your arm and shoulder muscles.
- A
set of orthodics may also help prevent sore hips.
- Body
Aches and Pains
- Most
people are generally sore after taking a hike, especially if they haven't taken
a hike in a long time.
- Other
activities such as jogging, bike riding, or yoga will help keep muscles strong
and flexible.
- Upper
body weight training and abdominal exercises can help you keep your body upright
and in the correct posture, relieving the back from too much strain.
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