Neighbors Emergency Center is the Place of Choice for Athletic Injuries
The cooler weather makes outdoor sports a very enticing activity. But together with vigorous activities such as football - or even with levelly-paced ones like jogging - comes a certain level of risk, which is why the medical experts at Neighbors Emergency Center (NEC) are urging everyone to always practice good exercise habits to lessen the chance of athletic and exercise injuries.
"With football season in full swing and the weather cool enough for plenty of outdoor exercise, (injuries are bound to happen)," said Myra Graves, director of operations for NEC.
To lessen the chances of injury, the doctors at NEC are encouraging everyone to always observe practical and useful habits before, during and after any physical activity. For starters, one must make sure that his or her clothing provides both comfort and safety. The activity then must begin with a proper warm-up and end with a proper cool-down. Warming up will loosen the muscles and increase the blood flow, while cooling down will bring the body back to its normal level. One must also keep himself or herself fully hydrated at all times. Additionally, one must increase exercise intensity gradually and progressively, not all at once.
Should an injury occur, one must stop the activity immediately to avoid further damage. First aid must be applied without delay, such as ice packs for sprains and strains, massage for muscle cramps, and applying pressure to bleeding. Professional help must be sought at once.
Neighbors Emergency Center has board-certified physicians who are always ready to provide top-quality emergency care for different types of sports injuries, including sprains, fractures, dislocations, cuts and lacerations, head injuries, and concussions. NEC also provides care for other injuries that one might suffer from other outdoor activities, such burns, falls, dog or cat bites, insect bites and stings, foreign bodies, seizures, and back pain and sciatica.
"NEC is the emergency provider of choice for any sports injury this fall," Graves said.
Patients may visit Neighbors Emergency Centers in Baytown at 6051 Garth Road, Suite 100 (832-695-2020); Bellaire at 6030 S. Rice Avenue, Suite C, Houston (713-669-9900); Grand Parkway at 7830 W. Grand Parkway South Richmond (281-238-7897); and Kingwood at 1120 Kingwood Dr. (281-358-8488). Online, NEC is at nec24.com.
About Neighbors Emergency Center
Neighbors Emergency Center (NEC) has redefined the emergency room experience by providing individuals and families with immediate high-quality medical treatment from board-certified and highly qualified emergency physicians in an environment that is attractive, soothing and comfortable. Its private treatment rooms are equipped with high-definition TVs, modern decor and a comfortable waiting area, and NEC has peaceful pediatric treatment rooms and other conveniences. The facility believes that the best medical care begins with patient-centered efforts and is therefore dedicated to providing quality, compassionate and prompt medical care on a concierge level.
