Intercostal muscle strain is a condition that results to chest pain with movement of the upper body, twisting, breathing, sneezing and coughing. An intercostal muscle is muscles found between the ribs and attaches the ribs together. The muscles functions for the protection of the chest silhouette, for easy relaxation and contraction of the chest wall …
Gluteus minimus strain is the stretching or tearing of the tendon or muscles of the deepest gluteal muscles. It functions for the flexing and medially rotation of the hip or bends the hip forward and rotates it in inward direction. The strain is usually caused by performing many activities and very fast. Symptoms of gluteus …
A pulled abdominal muscle is also called muscle strain caused by injury to the abdominal area due to excessive strain. This condition can be mild, moderate or severe and can be due to a strain of a muscle fiber or it can be a tear. A severe condition can result to an umbilical hernia. This …
Muscle knots are called “trigger points” which happens when the fibers of muscles cannot relax. They are usually found in the trapezius muscle which is a large muscle located at the bottom of the skull down the back and out to the shoulder. Causes of muscle knots Acute trauma is a single instance of shock …
A soccer toe or “turf toe” involves a severely bruised toe or sprained ligaments in the foot. The injury is caused by repeated impacts against the soccer ball and severe contortion of the ligaments during the game. Soccer toe happens when the ligaments found behind big toe are hyperextended due to falls in the field, …
Skier’s thumb is a prevalent condition that causes damage or ripping of the ligaments, joint capsule as well as the cartilage of the thumb. Compression or stretching forces are placed on the joints of the thumb when performing certain movements. Unnecessary forces such as overuse or heavy force can result to injury to the joint …
Golfer’s elbow is a condition characterized by pain in the inner or medial side of the elbow. The pain spreads to the forearm and the wrist. When touching the elbow, a bony prominence can be felt in the inner side where pain can be felt. Golfer’s elbow also develops on the outside area of the …
Patellar tendinitis is injury to the tendon that links the kneecap to the shinbone. The patellar tendon and the muscles found at the anterior of the thigh function in extending the knee for running, kicking and jumping. Patellar tendinitis is also common among athletes performing frequent jumping such as in volleyball and basketball. Nevertheless, people …
A sprained finger happens when a finger is bent in a way that causes damage to the ligaments which attach the bones together. It is usually common among those who engage in ball games such as basketball, football and cricket. Indications of a sprained finger Pain in the finger at the time of injury A …
A torn calf muscle is considered as a common injury. The two muscles that work together to form the lower leg or the calf include the deeper soleus muscle and the gastrocnemius muscles. These muscles attach the heel to the back of the knee and responsible for plantar flexing the ankle and extension of the …
