Preventing Injuries: Best Practices for Men Over 40

​As we get older and our bodies change, we must take care to prevent injuries and medical conditions that are more common for older men. It can be a challenge to change your lifestyle as you age, but with the right steps, you can develop a healthy routine that prioritises your physical health and mental well-being.

​General Lifestyle Practices To Prevent Injuries And Promote Fitness

​There are so many ways you can improve your lifestyle to keep yourself safe while still being active and healthy:

• Be Aware Of Common Injuries For Men In Your Age Group. One of the best steps in preventing injuries is to be aware of common injuries that affect other men in your age group. This way, you can understand what causes them and how to prevent them. For example, lower back pain is extremely common and very uncomfortable. Be sure you strengthen your core and maintain the correct form when performing exercises that involve your back. While it may be tempting to avoid back activity altogether to prevent back pain, please note that avoiding exercise completely can lead to weakened muscles, spinal pressure and more back pain. It’s always best to find the balance between too much and too little.
• Wear The Right Shoes. If you’ve ever worn the wrong shoes before a long day out, you understand just how painful improper footwear can be, particularly when staying active. Make sure you choose footwear that is appropriate for the activity you’re planning. If you’re going to run, you should purchase running shoes. 
• Warm Up And Cool Down. Some may question why warming up before workouts and cooling down afterwards is so essential. Why not dive right in and really work your muscles? Warming up beforehand widens your blood vessels, supplying your body with much-needed oxygen. Raising your body temperature also promotes flexibility and efficiency. Steady warm-ups minimise stress on your heart - the longer your activity, the longer you should warm up. Once you’re finished, a cool-down helps you gradually decrease your heartbeat and your body temperature to ease your body back to normal. Consider stretching when cooling down to reduce lactic acid buildup in your muscles, which may cause cramping and stiffness. 
• Stay Hydrated. Staying hydrated is an absolute must, regardless of your age or condition. Water offers you a plethora of health benefits, including keeping your joints lubricated to decrease joint pain. When you’re hydrated, you can also sweat properly and support your body’s natural detoxification process. Make sure you always have a good water bottle before you work out, and keep it full of clean, fresh water.
• Maintain A Healthy Weight. Staying at a healthy weight may become more difficult as we age, but it’s an essential part of staying fit. Excessive fat increases pressure on your joints, potentially causing pain and discomfort. Obesity can also raise blood pressure, causing your heart to work faster. Abdominal fat around your organs could contribute to heart disease, sleep apnea, liver problems and more.

​Getting Extra Help: Speaking To A Doctor About Your Health

Everyone’s health journeys are different, so for best results, you can speak to a medical professional about the optimal ways to live your best life. At Essential Men’s Clinic, we specialise in offering our patients modern procedures focused on general health, sexual health and more.

How can we work with you?

• Analyse Your Overall Health With A Men’s Health Check. Whether you’ve noticed specific symptoms you’d like to discuss or you feel perfectly healthy and just want a check-up, we’re here to help. We can discuss specific areas of interest that we have experience with, like erectile dysfunction or hair loss, or we can discuss men’s health as a whole. 
  
• Considering Specific Procedures That You May Benefit From. If we identify procedures that may help you, or if you are already interested in particular treatments, then we can explore your pathways. For instance, a popular and effective treatment we offer at Essential Men’s Clinic is the Priapus Shot®. Commonly known as the P-Shot®, this reliable procedure harnesses the power of your own blood to boost your health. This can be used for patients with erectile dysfunction, Peyronie's Disease, penial injuries and more. For more information, please visit our website.
  
• Obligation-Free, Confidential Online Tests. If heading in for an in-person consultation isn’t the right option for you at the moment, then we invite you to look into our online tests. We have several tests available that correlate to different procedures and products we offer. Whether you want to know more about erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, cosmetic procedures or even excessive sweating, our tests could be the best next step in your health journey. All of our tests are simple questionnaires, and they’re completely free, confidential and obligation-free.

​Preventing Injuries, Promoting Health And Discovering The Right Procedures For You In New Zealand

We welcome you to reach out to us at Essential Men’s Clinic if you’re interested in any of the procedures we offer. We don’t just specialise in particular treatments like the P-Shot®; we also focus on general wellness and healthy lifestyles.

To reach us, please call us on 09 523 5999 or use our contact page.
​Essential Men’s Clinic: Stay fit, healthy and happy.