Perhaps you read our post on dealing with an injury but as a follow up, here are some ways to avoid, prevent and/or diminish the chance of injury.
Know the proper technique(s) : Before you start anything new - be it a sport, running or a new workout activity, get to know the proper technique. Ask a coach, friend, colleague or consult YouTube for pointers and information. Small inaccuracies in your form can actually irritate your joints and/or muscles which can lead to...