1) Hamstring strain
What is it?
When you are performing a continuous, intense activity or overusing your muscles by stressing them for long periods of time, you may experience a hamstring strain. The hamstring is made up of a set of three muscles in the back of your thigh.
What can you do?
With a hamstring strain, it is important to restrict movement of the strained body part. Applying an ice pack and using a bandage around the injured area may provide temporary relief. Mild regular exercising may also help strengthen the injured area.
When to see a doctor?
Hamstring injuries can be slow healing because even normal walking can place stress on injured tissue. Treatment is based on the degree of severity. Manhattan sports medicine center offers sports massage techniques, ultrasound therapy and rehabilitation programs to treat hamstring injuries.
2) Shin splint
What is it?
Shin splits generally refer to any pain on the front of the lower leg. However, shin splits are often the symptom of an underlying problem such as swollen or irritated muscles, flat feet or overpronation, and stress fractures.
What can you do?
Proper rest, application of ice packs, and medication available over-the-counter provide relief from pain.
When to see a doctor?
The pain caused during a shin splint may sometimes be due to a stress fracture, which is a minor crack on the shin bone. If the pain persists or does not minimize with rest, you must see a doctor at the Manhattan sports medicine center.
3) Groin pull
What is it?
A groin pull or strain occurs when you perform activities that put too much stress on the muscles of your inner thighs and groin region. When these muscles experience sudden or too much tension, they may stretch beyond their capacity and tear.
What can you do?
Compression, rest, and ice are effective first level treatments that may sometimes provide complete relief too. Returning to normal activity level without proper resting will put you at an increased risk of injury again and lead to long term problems.
When to see a doctor?
If there is any visible swelling after a groin pull occurs, you must immediately see a doctor.
4) Tennis elbow
What is it?
Repetitive motions of the wrist and arm, such as tennis or golf swings, can irritate or make tiny tears in the tendons of your elbows. A tennis elbow is a painful condition and starting from the elbows, the pain can radiate into your forearm and wrist.
What can you do?
Until the pain subsides, doctors advise against playing or other activities that may stress and worsen the injury.
When to see a doctor?
If over-the-counter and pain medication aren’t helping, your Manhattan sports medicine doctor may recommend physical therapy to gradually stretch and strengthen the muscles of your forearm. Sometimes, you may be given braces to help reduce stress on the injured tissue. Severe cases of tennis elbow may require surgery.
5) Ankle sprain
What is it?
Ankle sprains are a common sports injury and they can happen during everyday activities too. When you place your foot awkwardly, or apply an unusual amount of force to the joint, or tread on an uneven ground, your ankle may experience an unnatural twisting motion. This is called an ankle sprain.
What can you do?
Proper care can help minimize pain and promote healing. The RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) technique will reduce pain and inflammation.
When to see a doctor?
While some ankle sprains require no medical intervention, you may need to see a doctor for a few others. Sometimes, what seems as an ankle sprain might actually be a minor fracture on the inside. It is also important to note where the sprain has occurred. For instance, a ‘high’ ankle sprain should probably be seen by a Manhattan sports medicine specialist.
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