Other injuries
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Back pain
This is most difficult problem, demanding more attention than any other injury. It is often the result of poor posture, inactivity and weakness in the back region. Sprains and strains are most common and usually self-resolve in one to six weeks.
Localized back pain is generally more benign pain than that which radiates to one or both legs.
Examination by a sports medicine physician is generally recommended if the latter pain continues or if it lasts beyond three to four weeks.
Conditions such as disc herniation, spinal stenosis, sciatica, and other not yet diagnosed conditions require advanced investigations and management. -
Stress injuries (and fractures)
Weakened bones and abnormal mechanics contribute to the stress fractures of the foot, leg, hip, and back. One cause is poor mineralization of the bone due to lack of calcium. I cannot stress enough the importance of calcium in the diet. -
Elbow pain
A very common condition – two types are noted. One is on the outer aspect of the elbow, which is so called tennis elbow. This is usually due to the strain on the extensor muscles radiating up to the elbow. The other is an inner part of the arm, which is subjected to the similar pain from the medial aspect and the flexor muscles of the arm. These are known as lateral and medial epicondylitis and as mentioned are very common. These are due to strains due to excess muscle contraction in the forearm as a rule. The tendon is notably weakened and becomes a chronic problem.