How to fall without hurting yourself

Everyone falls at some point in their lives. This article was written to help you fall without doing you considerable harm. It will teach you the proper technique to avoid possible injuries in the upper and lower limbs, as well as in the spine, neck, ribs and torso. Be careful when you try, because obviously the fall can hurt you. This is not for everyone. Keep in mind that no matter what, the fall will hurt you and these tips will not eliminate the pain, simply diminish and minimize the effect it will have on your body.

If you are about to fall on rocks or glass, try to push forward to avoid further injury. This will avoid any unnecessary cutting or scratching. When practicing, make sure that the surface is free of potentially harmful objects.

If the surface that is about to fall is safe, relax and let it fall. It is easier to fall than to stumble and try to avoid falling. Let your body do what it does best and protect it.

Avoid falling over your hands, as it could damage your wrists, arms, shoulders and fingers. Contrary to popular belief, this is actually more dangerous because your hands do not have the support needed to support your body.

Wheels slightly or rotates. This can help you avoid falling on your back or chest. If you turn sideways to avoid impact damage and it will be easier to wake up later.

Keep your arms and legs close to you. 

This will provide support so they do not hurt the ribs and torso. Put your arms around your face so you do not hurt yourself.

If you intend to fall on purpose, follow these steps and if you are ready, try rolling until you are standing. After falling, roll even more and try to bend your knees. Try to get your feet in contact with the floor and ask you to stop. When you do it for the first time, you can stumble or fall. Just be careful when trying to stand up immediately after falling.

Source image  italian photohrapher sandro giordano