5 Common Gym Injuries & How Strength & Conditioning Can Prevent Them in Standish, Wigan

Gym injuries are more common than you think. The good news? Most are preventable with proper strength and conditioning / personal training.

The Top 5 Gym Injuries We See

1. Shoulder impingement – often from poor pressing technique

2. Lower back strain – due to lack of core engagement or overloading

3. Knee pain – often caused by weak hips or poor squat form

4. Hamstring strains – tightness + poor eccentric strength

5. Wrist/elbow pain – overuse or gripping errors

   
   

Why They Happen

• Poor warmups

• Poor movement mechanics

• Imbalance between muscle groups

• Lack of mobility

  
  

How S&C Fixes It

Strength and conditioning at our clinic focuses on:

• Movement screening to catch issues early

• Mobility drills to improve joint range

• Specific strength work to fix imbalances

• Form coaching to optimise technique

  
  

Get Strong. Stay Safe.

Strength & conditioning isn’t just for athletes. It’s injury insurance for anyone who lifts, runs, or trains.

Think you’re at risk?

Book a Strength & Conditioning session in Standish, Wigan and protect your body for the long run.

Other conditions we treat at 360 Healthcare Hub:

✅ Lower Back Pain | ✅ Neck Pain | ✅ Knee Pain| ✅ Shoulder Rehab

Book your first appointment here