Pickleball Warm Up to Prevent Injury
Before your next pickleball match, please warm up! 🏓 Below is 5 quick and easy exercises to prevent injury and get your body game-ready. These moves can make all the difference.
If you're eager to hit the pickleball court, take a moment to warm up first! Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned player, doing a proper warmup can help prevent injury and even improve your performance.
Today we’re sharing five dynamic warmup exercises every pickleball player should do before a match.
Light Jog Around the Court: Start with a few laps around the court to elevate your heart rate and loosen your muscles. Avoid static stretches—movement-based warmups are key.
Ankle Rolls: Ankle sprains are common in pickleball. Prevent them by rolling each ankle in both directions to improve joint mobility.
Side Steps or Shuffles: Engage your hips with side steps or shuffles. This mimics the lateral motion used during play and helps prepare your hip muscles.
Walking Lunges: Open up your hips and stretch the lower body with gentle walking lunges. This reduces the risk of overstretching your hip flexors, hamstrings, or sacroiliac joint.
Arm Circles and Torso Twists: Warm up your shoulders by rotating your arms—thumbs up, back, and down. Then, activate spinal rotation by twisting your torso side to side, first with still hips, then allowing your hips to follow.
These simple, effective warmups take just a few minutes and can make a big difference in your safety and gameplay.
If you’re recovering from an injury or experiencing difficulty with these movements, we’re here to help. Our Chiropractors, Laser Therapy & Massage Therapists are here to help. You can book with us online or give us a call.
