Muscle spasms or cramps occur once a muscle involuntarily and forcefully contracts and could not relax. This condition is quite common and can affect any muscle in the body. In most cases, spasms can involve a region or the entire muscle or several muscles in a group. The commonly affected areas where muscle spasms occur […]
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Myofascial pain syndrome involves pain and apparent inflammation of the soft tissues or muscles. This condition is a sore, chronic condition that affects the fascia and might involve either one muscle or a group. In some cases, the affected area where pain is present might not be where the pain generator is positioned. It is
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Many individuals do not think of dancing as a sport, but the physical demands placed on the body when dancing can put an individual at risk for dance injuries just like with other sports. It is important to note that most professional dancers start dancing at 5 or 6 years old. The repetitive practice of
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There are two main forms of injures – acute and overuse injuries. When it comes to acute injuries, they are usually the result of a traumatic event such as shoulder dislocations, wrist fractures, ankle sprains and hamstring strains. As for overuse injuries, they are common in various types of sports and usually subtle and develop
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A hip flexor strain can range from minor to severe (1st-3rd degree). When it comes to a 1st degree strain, it simply indicates that one of the hip flexor muscles have been stretched or minimally torn. For 2nd degree strains, it involves a partial tear on the tendon or muscle while a 3rd degree strain
The style on how the individual plays, type of racket used and how the individual hits the forehand and backhand are factors why forearm and wrist pain occur after playing tennis. Managing the pain and preventing future injury requires a plan to initially alleviate the pain with adequate rest and application of ice and then
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The distal biceps tendon is described as a durable band of connective tissue that connects the lower part of the biceps muscle in the upper arm to the bones in the elbow. If an individual forcefully straightens his/her elbow against resistance, it can lead to a complete or partial rupture of the distal biceps tendon.
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Tendinitis develops if a tendon which is a dense cord that connects muscle to bone becomes irritated or inflamed. Even though tendinitis can occur in any tendon in the body, it typically affects the elbow, shoulder, wrist, knee, ankle and thumb. Luckily, there are several over-the-counter treatment options such as anti-inflammatory medications, cold and heat
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In some cases of ankle injuries such as a sprain, an ankle wrap is required in order to help with the healing process of the injury. It is vital that you know how to carefully manage an ankle injury using a wrap and how to wrap properly. Circulation Always remember that circulation to the damaged
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The muscle pain and stiffness is a condition that many individuals of all ages experience and one can develop almost anywhere on the body such as the legs, feet, hands and arms. In most cases, the pain can range from minor to severe. There are various treatment options for muscle pain and stiffness. One is
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