HOW CROSSFIT CAN HELP YOU RECOVER FROM INJURY

Are you suffering from an injury?

It’s your lucky day, because we can help fix it. When CrossFit training is combined with smart coaching it is extremely effective for injury rehabilitation and prevention. We've seen it help people with all sorts of injuries. From fractured wrists, disc herniation, shoulder reconstructions, chronic back pain and much more.

But now you’re probably thinking, “wait a sec, CrossFit is pretty hardcore, how can people do that stuff with those injuries?”
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Here’s how...

A major part of CrossFit that is often overlooked is Scaling and Progressive Development.

It's not as exciting as what you might see on TV or hear about from your crazy CrossFit friend, but it happens every day in every workout. Scaling is when you will make an alteration to a movement to accommodate an injury or physical limitation you have. Progressive development is starting to work from where you are now and then building from there. No one will expect you to walk in the door and do the workout exactly the same as someone else. 

By using these two things CrossFit is actually an amazing training style for injury management and recovery, as long as you have a smart coach and a supportive class environment. 

Remember these three tips to help you on your road to recovery!

• Coaching is the most important. Coaches will keep you safe. They will make sure you move properly and teach you the importance of executing movements safely and efficiently for the most effective results. You'll learn that good mechanics of the movement always comes first, then you should be able to repeat it consistently BEFORE adding any intensity.
• You are only limited by your desire to improve. There's nothing worse than sitting at home for months waiting to be back to 100% and feeling sorry for yourself in the mean time. If you want to get over your injury, you need to keep working with the ability you have and keep moving as much as possible! If you do something that doesn't feel right, a good coach will know the right scaling option to help you get a great workout without aggravating the issue.
• You have to be patient. Here we have great coaches who will “encourage” you to take your time and work with your body, not against it. They can help with extra mobility work, stretches or strengthening exercises or assist you to complete your doctor or physio's recommended exercises. Know the importance of rebuilding slowly - overall this will have a longer lasting effect and prevent re-injury. If you try to rush back into exercise you could be delaying the healing process.

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What CrossFit will teach you is that if you are patient, listen to your coaches, stay consistent and focus on technique you can recover from injury and become stronger than ever before. 
 

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