Sprains and Strains

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Groin Pull
A groin pull is a common sports injury that is due to a strain of the muscles of the inner thigh. A groin pull can be quite painful, and when severe, can limit even normal daily activities. Proper treatment of a groin pull can help speed your return from this injury.

Low Back Strain
A low back strain, often called a lumbar strain, is an injury to the large muscles in the low back. These injuries are very common, affecting most everyone at some point in their life. Low back strains can be painful and debilitating.

Sprains and Strains
This article provides information about sprains and strains. Learn about what causes a sprain and strain and what treatments are available. Topics covered include twisted ankles, sprained wrists and muscle strains.

Costochondritis -- Tietze's Syndrome
Costochondritis is a condition that can cause chest pain and discomfort. Also called Tietze's Syndrome, costochondritis is due to inflammation of the cartilage in the chest wall. Treatment of costochondritis usually responds to some simple measures.

Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprains are a common cause of pain and swelling. A sprained ankle can cause problems, but with appropriate treatment and rehab, complete recovery is possible. Sprained ankles are among the most common athletic injuries.

Wrist Sprain
Wrist sprains are common injuries to the ligaments around the wrist joint. Wrist sprains can cause problems by limiting the use of our hands.

Hamstring Injury
A pulled hamstring is a common sports injury, seen most commonly in sprinters. A pulled hamstring is an injury to the muscle called a hamstring strain. Treatment of a pulled hamstring is important for a speedy recovery.

Leg Cramp
Learn about what causes a leg cramp and how to manage the pain. Leg cramps are uncomfortable and uncontrolled muscle contractions. Leg cramps are commonly called a "charley horse."

Abdominal Muscle Strain
Athletes in a variety of sports can sustain an injury known as an abdominal strain or an abdominal muscle strain. This injury occurs when the abdominal muscle is stretched or torn causing abdominal pain.

Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome is a condition of pain in the buttocks. Piriformis syndrome is thought to be due to an irritation of the sciatic nerve as it crosses the piriformis muscle tendon behind the hip joint. Treatment of this condition can be a difficult problem.