How to Prevent Muscle Strain?
Do not reinjure a strained muscle. Studies show that reinjuring a strained muscle may worsen the injury and cause other severe muscle injuries. You can prevent a muscle strain from recurring by:
- Warming up before exercise or intense activity
- Giving it enough time to heal from an injury
- Stretching your muscles every day
- Properly hydrating during exercise
- Eating foods high in potassium [5], like bananas and avocados, before exercise to prevent muscle fatigue [6]
- Cross-training for sports by weightlifting or choosing another activity that doesn’t require excess pressure