When jogging hurts – adequately preventing inflammations

Jogging is a very healthy and popular sport as, performed regularly, it enhances the condition and strengthens the cardiovascular and immune system. Constant and excessive training however can cause muscle and tendon injuries, which in the worst case can turn into chronical afflictions. Overload, inadequate footwear, a false posture or an incorrect running technique are typical reasons for those physical complaints.

Runners’ tendons in feet and legs are especially prone to inflammations. An irritation of the Achilles Tendon is probably one of the most common injuries active runners suffer from. But excessive training can also cause painful afflictions in the knees and calves. Mostly, then only a physician or physiotherapist can help. But it doesn’t have to come to that: With a balanced nutrition every sporter can conduct prevention as many viands have an antiphlogistic effect.
The antioxidants vitamin E, C, zink and selenium as well as secondary plant products and omega-3 fatty acids are excellent anti-inflammatories. Who takes-in sufficient antioxidant vitamins evidentially releases less substances fostering inflammations. Secondary plant products such as carotenoids have a positive effect on the inflammatory values in the blood plasma. They are contained in carrots, tomatos, sweet corn, mangos, dark leafy vegetables such as spinache or parsley as well as in apples, red onions, broccoli, red berries and capers. Omega-3 fatty acids also have an anti-inflammatory impact. They are vital and have to be taken-in via nourishments. The unsaturated fatty acids can be found in fish and plant oil. Thus, for an effective prevention also a balanced nutrition with fruits and vegetables, whole grain products, fish and plant oil as well as little meat and sausage products is highly recommendable.

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