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Tendons25
Ligaments10
  • A sprain occurs when ligaments are stretched or torn (ligaments are rugged bands of fibrous tissue that connect one bone to another). (odglawgroup.com)
  • Low back pain (lumbar pain) can be caused by a problem in the muscles, ligaments, discs, joints or nerves of the spine. (mydr.com.au)
  • You could sprain or strain one or more of these ligaments if you fall onto your shoulder or break your fall with an outstretched hand. (medibank.com.au)
  • Another type of neck injury is a cervical sprain, which occurs when the ligaments in the neck are stretched or torn. (legalreader.com)
  • Important structures of the low back that can be related to symptoms in this region include the bony lumbar spine (vertebrae, singular = vertebra), discs between the vertebrae, ligaments around the spine and discs, spinal cord and nerves, muscles of the low back, internal organs of the pelvis and abdomen, and the skin covering the lumbar area. (medicinenet.com)
  • Symptoms in the muscles and ligaments of the back can be an extremely unpleasant and disabling ordeal. (cure-back-pain.org)
  • Injury to back muscles and ligaments is fairly common, especially when they are pushed to the point of exhaustion and suffer from overexertion. (cure-back-pain.org)
  • Muscles and their attaching ligaments can suffer small tears when strained to their working limits. (cure-back-pain.org)
  • Common knee problems include sprained or strained ligaments, cartilage tears, tendonitis and arthritis. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Sprained or strained knee ligaments and/or muscles. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
Tendon29
  • A strain is abnormal stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon. (medicinenet.com)
  • Physicians grade sprain and strains based on how much damage has occurred to the muscle, tendon, or ligament. (medicinenet.com)
  • A strain is an injury to muscle or tendon tissue. (medicinenet.com)
  • A muscle attaches to bone on each side of a joint, either directly or by way of a tendon. (medicinenet.com)
  • The transition of muscle to tendon happens gradually as muscle fibers give way to tendon fibers before the bony attachment occurs. (medicinenet.com)
  • A strain is a damage caused by an overstretched muscle or tendon, causing its fibers to be pulled apart, losing the ability to adequately contract. (medicinenet.com)
  • The most common cause of a muscle or tendon strain is overuse, which weakens the tissue fibers. (medicinenet.com)
  • Muscles and joints may also be forced to perform movements for which they are not prepared or designed, stretching and potentially damaging the surrounding muscle or tendon. (medicinenet.com)
  • The damage can occur in three areas: the muscle itself, the muscle-tendon intersection where the muscle fibers transition to tendon fibers, or the tendon itself. (medicinenet.com)
  • Acute strains occur when a muscle or tendon stretches abnormally far or rapidly. (odglawgroup.com)
  • A muscle strain is a pull or tear of a muscle and its corresponding tendon. (stack.com)
  • Although strains can occur at any location of the muscle or tendon, they frequently occur at the junction between them. (stack.com)
  • Grade 1 strains are overstretches of the muscle-tendon unit with microscopic tears. (stack.com)
  • Grade 2 strains are partial tears of the muscle-tendon unit, which typically cause some loss of strength and movement. (stack.com)
  • Grade 3 strains, the most severe, are a complete tear of the muscle-tendon unit. (stack.com)
  • A strain is an injury to a muscle or a tendon, which is another kind of fibrous tissue that attaches muscles to bone. (uhhospitals.org)
  • Strains happen when a muscle or tendon is pulled or torn. (uhhospitals.org)
  • Or it can happen over time if a child overuses a muscle or tendon. (uhhospitals.org)
  • SPRAINS result from overstretching or tearing a ligament, tendon, or muscle. (georgia.gov)
  • STRAINS occur when a muscle or tendon is overstretched or over-exerted. (georgia.gov)
  • This occurs when force causes a tendon or ligament to tear away from a bone and break off a piece of bone. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • Hamstring strains range from mild, grade I, to a more severe, grade III, which include tendon/muscle rupture or tear. (beginnertriathlete.com)
  • occurs when straining or overworking a muscle causes small tears in a tendon. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Injuries to the hip can occur acutely - as in a single event of trauma - but injuries to the hip are more commonly a result of overuse, repetitive movements or tightness/imbalance in the muscle that places high stress on a muscle group or tendon. (templehealth.org)
  • Snapping may also occur in the front of your hip when the hip flexor tendon snaps over the front of the hip as the leg is moved into hip flexion and extension with the knee bent. (templehealth.org)
  • Many muscle groups that are responsible for flexing, extending and rotating the waist, as well as moving the lower extremities, attach to the lumbar spine through tendon insertions. (medicinenet.com)
  • This often occurs with sports, such as basketball, where the force of hitting the ground after a jump strains the tendon. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Determination of whether the inflammation is in the muscle, tendon, or joint is of paramount importance. (medscape.com)
  • Most often, the weak point is the muscle tendon junction, so that's where you'll find the damage. (medscape.com)
Sprains26
Joints8
  • Lifting your head tightens your upper traps and other muscles deeper in your neck, while simultaneously compressing the joints in your cervical spine. (livestrong.com)
  • They are from either injury or overuse of muscles or joints. (uhhospitals.org)
  • If muscles or joints start to hurt, ease up. (georgia.gov)
  • Backache can be defined as a kind of pain that occurs in the back and starts from the nerves, bones, muscles and joints of the spine. (natural-homeremedies.com)
  • Musculoskeletal pain occurs in the bones, joints, and muscles. (kaiserpermanente.org)
  • The pain is caused when muscles and joints are strained. (kaiserpermanente.org)
  • Common causes of low back pain (lumbar backache) include lumbar strain, nerve irritation, lumbar radiculopathy , bony encroachment, and conditions of the bone and joints. (medicinenet.com)
  • Stress Fractures rarely occur in the majority of the population, but are common in in aging joints. (beaconortho.com)
Ligament4
  • A grade three injury, where the muscle or ligament is completely torn, is considered the most severe strain or severe sprain. (medicinenet.com)
  • The Grade 3 sprain occurs when the ligament is completely torn or ruptured. (medicinenet.com)
  • A sprained or strained knee ligament or muscle is usually caused by a blow to the knee or a sudden twist of the knee. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • can often determine damage or disease in a surrounding ligament or muscle. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
Damaged or torn1
  • Grade 2 strain has more significant damage, and some muscle fibers are damaged or torn. (medicinenet.com)
Tears9
  • Most commonly, a strain causes microscopic tears within the muscle, but occasionally, in severe injuries, the muscle can rupture from its attachment. (wikipedia.org)
  • Most muscle tears can be diagnosed with a physical examination. (legalreader.com)
  • In more severe muscle tears, surgery may be necessary to repair the damage. (legalreader.com)
  • There are several things you can do to help prevent muscle tears. (legalreader.com)
  • With proper treatment, most people make a full recovery from muscle tears. (legalreader.com)
  • Overuse can lead to muscle strains or tears or may cause swelling. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • This pain is usually triggered as a result of slight tears that may occur in the outer ring of the intervebral disk. (natural-homeremedies.com)
  • Serious tears are rare, but can occur in some circumstances. (cure-back-pain.org)
  • That's the principle with the hamstring and quadriceps, except that the muscle doesn't make a circle-it tears. (medscape.com)
Symptoms7
  • Symptoms of a sprain or a strain often depend on the severity of the injury and may be different in each child. (uhhospitals.org)
  • Symptoms of a cervical strain include pain, stiffness, and tenderness in the neck. (legalreader.com)
  • The symptoms of a muscle tear vary depending on the type and severity of the injury. (legalreader.com)
  • But sometimes symptoms may occur from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • In most cases, muscle spasms may wear off after a period of time and the affected individual may not experience recurring symptoms. (natural-homeremedies.com)
  • Symptoms of an abs strain can include pain, tenderness, and bruising in the affected area. (howtogetasixpack.info)
  • Not surprisingly, many people with SD may also have elements of muscle tension dysphonia on top of their SD symptoms. (dysphonia.org)
Fibers6
  • When this occurs the muscle fibers are torn. (wikipedia.org)
  • The muscle that you can feel moving underneath your skin is really made up of many smaller bundles of muscle fibers called fascicles. (medicinenet.com)
  • These, in turn, are made up of individual muscle fibers that are cross-linked to allow them to slide back and forth within the fascicle. (medicinenet.com)
  • When the muscle relaxes, the muscle fibers return to their resting position and as the fibers elongate, the joint may return to its previous position. (medicinenet.com)
  • According to ExRx.net, the upper fibers of the trapezius muscle elevate your shoulders or shrug them up toward your ears. (livestrong.com)
  • A muscle strain is a partial rupture of the muscle fibers. (legalreader.com)
Tear14
  • A strain occurs when these muscles tear, often due to strenuous physical activity. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Strains range in severity and are graded according to the degree of muscle tear. (stack.com)
  • What Happens When You Tear a Muscle in Your Neck? (legalreader.com)
  • If you have ever suffered a muscle tear in your neck, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. (legalreader.com)
  • We will discuss what happens when you tear a muscle in your neck and the treatment options available. (legalreader.com)
  • What Is a Muscle Tear? (legalreader.com)
  • A muscle tear is a partial or complete rupture of a muscle. (legalreader.com)
  • The most common type of muscle tear is an avulsion, which occurs when the force of the injury pulls the muscle away from its attachment point on the bone. (legalreader.com)
  • If you have any concerns about a possible muscle tear, see your doctor. (legalreader.com)
  • You can pull ( strain ) or tear a groin muscle during exercise, such as running, skating, kicking in soccer, or playing basketball. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • Care should be taken not to push it too quickly, even though there is a desire to return to full activity, as it can complicate rehab and even cause a more severe strain/tear. (beginnertriathlete.com)
  • In severe cases, a muscle tear may occur, which can require medical attention. (howtogetasixpack.info)
  • It's important to note that an abs strain is different from a pulled stomach muscle , which typically only involves a minor tear in the muscle and can be treated with rest and ice. (howtogetasixpack.info)
  • The best way to prevent a labral tear in the hip joint is to complete a strength and flexibility regiment to help the surrounding muscles avoid overloading the joint. (beaconortho.com)
Torn2
  • The muscle fiber may be just stretched, partially torn, or completely torn apart. (medicinenet.com)
  • An abdominal muscle strain occurs when the muscles in your abdomen are stretched or torn due to excessive force or overuse. (howtogetasixpack.info)
Groin10
  • The hip flexors and quadriceps are in the front of the hip and thigh, the hamstring muscles are behind the thigh, and the hip adductors are located in the groin and inside thigh. (stack.com)
  • The most common strains are groin pulls and hamstring strains. (nuh.com.sg)
  • The groin (adductors) is a group of four muscles that function to bring the leg across the body. (teamsnap.com)
  • A groin strain occurs at a high rate because the muscle is often stretched beyond its limit as a result of doing too much too soon or an improper warm-up. (teamsnap.com)
  • Treatment of groin strains includes rest and icing for 15 to 20 minutes periodically during the first 72 hours. (teamsnap.com)
  • An acute groin injury may occur from a direct blow, a stabbing injury, or a fall, or from the leg being turned in an abnormal position. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • You can strain a groin muscle when you lift, push, or pull heavy objects. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • You might pull a groin muscle when you fall. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • A sudden pulling or tearing of a groin muscle may cause sudden pain. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • Examples include a muscle strain in the groin or buttock. (healthlinkbc.ca)
Bones2
  • A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat and organs. (uhhospitals.org)
  • A cervical fracture occurs when one of the bones in the neck (usually the vertebrae) is broken. (legalreader.com)
Spasms6
  • Athletes often suffer lumbar (lower back) spasms in small muscles along the spine. (teamsnap.com)
  • Muscle spasms are known to be one of the most common reasons for backache. (natural-homeremedies.com)
  • Muscle spasms may occur as a result of injury due to lifting heavy objects, weakness of the hips and lower back as well as poor posture. (natural-homeremedies.com)
  • Muscle spasm pain is painful involuntary movements (spasms) of a body part that you can't move or can only partially move. (kaiserpermanente.org)
  • You may also experience muscle spasms or difficulty with movement. (howtogetasixpack.info)
  • Ischemia can cause tense, tight, sore muscles and is also a major cause of back muscle spasms which can torture a patient with the worst pain imaginable. (cure-back-pain.org)
Acute2
  • Chronic recurring injuries occur when a chronic condition or an acute injury renders your tissue more vulnerable to damage. (odglawgroup.com)
  • Stress fractures occur in the upper quartile of the femur (including the femoral head) and are typically a result of a severe acute trauma. (beaconortho.com)
Diagnosis3
  • The diagnosis of a sprain or strain usually can be made after the health care professional takes a history of the injury and performs a physical examination. (medicinenet.com)
  • Overall, a prompt diagnosis and proper treatment plan are crucial for a full recovery from an abs strain. (howtogetasixpack.info)
  • By weakening the muscles, the physician can examine the results and determine the diagnosis. (dysphonia.org)
Caused by repetitive1
  • Elbow strain is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the elbow joint and surrounding muscles, caused by repetitive strain and overuse. (topendsports.com)
Spasm4
  • Strains of the muscles around the hip and pelvis can cause pain and spasm. (nuh.com.sg)
  • A lumbar spasm occurs quickly and is accompanied by pain, loss of spinal motion and core strength. (teamsnap.com)
  • A good prevention program can reduce the risk of injury although consultation with a physical therapist or physician is important to determine the actual cause of a lumbar strain or muscle spasm. (teamsnap.com)
  • These are used to treat muscle spasm pain. (kaiserpermanente.org)
Injury can occur3
  • An injury can occur from a single stressful incident, or it may gradually arise after many repetitions of a motion (overuse). (medicinenet.com)
  • This injury can occur when a child falls or suffers a hit to the body. (uhhospitals.org)
  • muscle damage, strains and injury can occur. (x-pole.co.uk)
Hamstrings3
  • The most common locations for muscle strains are in the strong muscle groups of the hips and legs-the hip flexors, quadriceps, hamstrings and hip adductors. (stack.com)
  • 14 Other prevalent injury types, such as hamstrings strains or patellar tendinopathy, may be career-ending, although they as a rule do not lead to post-career disability. (bmj.com)
  • The injuries occur when the hamstrings cannot balance the force generated by the quadriceps. (medscape.com)
Weak4
  • Shin splints occur from increasing activities or mileage too quickly, inflexible or weak muscles around the hip, knee or ankle, poor running mechanics. (teamsnap.com)
  • Information on its real interactions with humans is based on observation muscles, both our weak further episodes of pancreatitis during 1 year of follow-up. (zapthink.com)
  • Pain and tenderness can occur if this muscle is excessively tight, weak or strained. (templehealth.org)
  • however, poor technique, and weak knee muscles can also cause it. (topendsports.com)
Injuries occur3
  • In general, these injuries occur in 2 distinct populations: (1) young, active individuals with unaccustomed strenuous activity or changes in activity, such as runners or endurance athletes, and (2) elderly individuals with osteoporosis. (medscape.com)
  • Why do you think these injuries occur the most frequently? (teamsnap.com)
  • Overuse injuries occur when too much stress is placed on an area. (healthlinkbc.ca)
Bone1
  • This is a condition that occurs when blood flow to an area of bone is restricted. (nuh.com.sg)
Microscopic1
  • We have proposed that the microscopic damage to muscle fibres that routinely occurs after a period of unaccustomed eccentric exercise can lead to a more severe strain injury. (nih.gov)
Knee3
Eccentric6
  • Strain injuries often occur while the contracting muscle is lengthened, an eccentric contraction. (nih.gov)
  • When this is at a short muscle length, the muscle is more prone to eccentric damage. (nih.gov)
  • This result suggests that previously injured muscles are more prone to eccentric damage and, therefore, according to our hypothesis, more prone to strain injuries than uninjured muscles. (nih.gov)
  • 3. After a period of unaccustomed eccentric exercise, if the exercise is repeated 1 week later, there is much less evidence of damage because the muscle has undergone an adaptation process that protects it against further damage. (nih.gov)
  • We propose that for athletes considered at risk of a hamstring strain, as indicated by the optimum angle for torque, a regular programme of mild eccentric exercise should be undertaken. (nih.gov)
  • The damage occurs as a result of eccentric strain. (medscape.com)
Lumbar2
  • The nerves that provide sensation and stimulate the muscles of the low back as well as the lower extremities (the thighs, legs, feet , and toes) all exit the lumbar spinal column through bony portals, each of which is called a 'foramen. (medicinenet.com)
  • Protecting the soft tissues of the nervous system and spinal cord as well as nearby organs of the pelvis and abdomen is a critical function of the lumbar spine and adjacent muscles of the low back. (medicinenet.com)
Rupture1
Repetitive1
  • Swimmer's shoulder is a common injury that occurs in the shoulder joint and surrounding muscles, typically as a result of repetitive strain and overuse. (topendsports.com)
Strengthen3
  • This can help stretch and strengthen your neck muscles and increase the range of motion in the affected area. (legalreader.com)
  • A physical therapist can help you develop a stretching and exercise plan to gradually strengthen your abdominal muscles and reduce the risk of future injury. (howtogetasixpack.info)
  • Some goals of physical therapy are to reduce pain, control swelling, improve range of motion, strengthen supporting muscles, and improve blood supply to the hip joint. (beaconortho.com)
Imbalances2
  • Muscle imbalances occur when one muscle group is significantly stronger than its opposing muscle group. (stack.com)
  • Over-training can lead to muscle imbalances and injury. (legalreader.com)
Neck9
  • While you might have some chest or shoulder soreness after a push-up workout, throbbing in the neck can also occur as your heart beats harder to pump blood to your muscles. (livestrong.com)
  • Throbbing that affects the base of the neck with pain, or the base of the skull, is most likely caused by muscle damage. (livestrong.com)
  • This large, triangular muscle runs from the back of your neck, across the top of both shoulders and down the middle of the back. (livestrong.com)
  • This muscle also helps extend the neck or holds it in a straight position during exercises, such as push-ups. (livestrong.com)
  • Strains can also occur in other muscles, and common locations include the lower back, neck and shoulder. (stack.com)
  • Tearing a muscle in your neck can be a harrowing experience. (legalreader.com)
  • These exercises can help build the deep neck flexor muscles that support your neck. (eastbankchiropractic.com)
  • Studies show that strong neck muscles decrease the workload and pressure on the cervical spine. (eastbankchiropractic.com)
  • Primary MTD - The muscles in the neck are tense when talking but there is no abnormality in the larynx (voice box). (dysphonia.org)
Movements2
  • Overuse can occur during activities that require movements that are performed over and over. (uhhospitals.org)
  • It is important to note, however, that the extra muscle tension dysphonia that commonly occurs on top of the abnormal movements of SD can be improved with voice therapy after botulinum toxin injection. (dysphonia.org)
Overstretches1
  • This type of injury can happen suddenly, such as when a child overstretches a muscle. (uhhospitals.org)
Pain occurs5
  • This pain occurs as a result of a damaged intervebral disk. (natural-homeremedies.com)
  • Spinal cord injury (central) pain occurs in areas where you have lost some or all of your feeling. (kaiserpermanente.org)
  • Nerve root pain occurs at or just below the level of injury. (kaiserpermanente.org)
  • Visceral pain occurs in the belly. (kaiserpermanente.org)
  • Neuropathic pain occurs from abnormal communication between damaged nerves and the part of the brain that interprets the extent of the damage after an SCI. (brooksrehab.org)
Wrists1
  • This commonly occurs in the wrists, elbows, shoulders and ankles. (medibank.com.au)
Weakness5
  • Weakness or injury in other shoulder muscles, such as your rotator cuff, may cause your upper traps to work harder to compensate. (livestrong.com)
  • Other risk factors include a lack of flexibility , muscle weakness and fatigue, muscle imbalance, and an inadequate warm-up. (stack.com)
  • In many athletes, relative hamstring weakness puts this muscle at higher risk for strain when the leg is extended and makes contact with the ground. (stack.com)
  • PFD is caused by a weakness in the pelvic floor muscles. (healthynewage.com)
  • nerve damage can also occur, also resulting in muscle weakness. (healthynewage.com)
Connective2
  • The paired muscles are separated at the midline by a band of dense connective tissue called the linea alba, and the connective tissue defining each lateral margin of the rectus abdominus is the linea semilunaris. (wikipedia.org)
  • Each rectus abdominus is traversed by bands of connective tissue called the tendinous intersections, which interrupt it into distinct muscle bellies. (wikipedia.org)
Nerve2
  • can occur when a nerve passes through a narrow space (tunnel). (merckmanuals.com)
  • Piriformis syndrome can cause deep pain in the back of the hip and deep in the buttock, and may also cause pain that shoots down the back of the leg - similar to sciatic nerve pain because of the closeness of the muscle and nerve in the hip. (templehealth.org)
Overuse of muscles1
Rotator1
  • With this condition, you experience tightness and irritation of the piriformis muscle, a deep hip rotator. (templehealth.org)
Prevent these injuries1
  • Fortunately, there are steps athletes can take to prevent these injuries from occurring. (stack.com)
Resolve2
  • Mild strains will resolve between a few days and two weeks with the above treatment. (beginnertriathlete.com)
  • However, there are some therapy options which can help to relieve the burden and discomfort of back muscle pain faster and more completely than it might resolve on its own. (cure-back-pain.org)
Pelvic3
  • Not surprisingly, pregnancy is one of the main contributors to the weakening of pelvic muscles. (healthynewage.com)
  • Carrying a growing foetus for nine months puts considerable strain on abdominal and pelvic muscles, as does giving birth. (healthynewage.com)
  • One of the best exercises you can do to recover from an abs strain is the pelvic tilt. (howtogetasixpack.info)
Mild1
  • Bromelain can also be used to treat mild and severe cases of back pain as it helps to soothe the inflamed muscles of the patient. (natural-homeremedies.com)
Shoulder5
  • According to a research paper published in May 2016 by Western Washington University , during a push-up, the upper trapezius muscles elevate the shoulder blades and rotate them upward as you move into the plank position. (livestrong.com)
  • Your shoulder and fingers are common locations for a dislocation to occur. (mayoclinichealthsystem.org)
  • For example, it may occur in the arm or shoulder as a result of pushing a manual wheelchair. (kaiserpermanente.org)
  • It is characterized by pain and inflammation in the shoulder joint and surrounding muscles and can be very painful. (topendsports.com)
  • The best way to prevent shoulder injuries is to perfect your stroke, avoid unnecessary strain, and give yourself rest between laps. (topendsports.com)
Rehabilitate2
  • But if a muscle is strained, it is important to rehabilitate the injury properly. (stack.com)
  • Once the pain is gone, it is important to rehabilitate the muscles in order to prevent re-injury. (cure-back-pain.org)
Abdominal3
  • The rectus abdominis muscle is contained in the rectus sheath, which consists of the aponeuroses of the lateral abdominal muscles. (wikipedia.org)
  • The muscles are innervated by thoraco-abdominal nerves, these are continuations of the T7-T11 intercostal nerves and pierce the anterior layer of the rectus sheath. (wikipedia.org)
  • An abdominal muscle strain, also called a pulled abdominal muscle, is an injury to one of the muscles of the abdominal wall. (wikipedia.org)
Common7
  • 1. One common soft-tissue injury in sports involving sprinting and kicking a ball is the hamstring strain. (nih.gov)
  • However, although vaginal dryness is common following menopause , low estrogen levels can cause it to occur at any age. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Muscle strains are one of the most common injuries athletes suffer during training and competition. (stack.com)
  • One of the most common places for osteonecrosis to occur is in the hip joint. (nuh.com.sg)
  • Strains are more common than avulsions and can occur in any muscle group. (legalreader.com)
  • Back muscle therapy consists of all the various treatment options for common muscular back pain. (cure-back-pain.org)
  • Muscle strain is often seen as the most common reason individuals experience lower back pain. (bethesdaphysiocare.com)
Athletes3
  • By means of isokinetic dynamometry, we have measured the optimum angle for torque for nine athletes with a history of unilateral hamstring strains. (nih.gov)
  • We also measured optimum angles for 18 athletes with no previous history of strain injuries. (nih.gov)
  • This approach seems to work because evidence from a group of athletes who have implemented such a programme shows a significant reduction in the incidence of hamstring strains. (nih.gov)
Anatomy1
  • Classification of the vascular anatomy of muscles: First, the inferior epigastric artery and vein (or veins) run superiorly on the posterior surface of the rectus abdominis, enter the rectus fascia at the arcuate line, and serve the lower part of the muscle. (wikipedia.org)
Pelvis1
Painful4
  • These injuries are excruciatingly painful and can occur in a variety of everyday situations. (odglawgroup.com)
  • If you're dealing with an abs strain, you know how uncomfortable and painful it can be. (howtogetasixpack.info)
  • Experiencing an abs strain can be painful and uncomfortable. (howtogetasixpack.info)
  • For example, if you have an elbow injury with a painful and stiff joint, you likely will recruit extra muscles around that joint to try to protect, splint, and control the movement of the injured joint. (dysphonia.org)
Commonly occurs1
  • This injury commonly occurs during what is called the recovery phase and/or the take-off phase of running. (beginnertriathlete.com)
Severe cases1
  • In severe cases, a defect in the muscle may be palpable. (stack.com)
Back muscles2
Include1
  • Once your doctor has diagnosed your abs strain, they will recommend a treatment plan that may include rest, ice, compression, and elevation. (howtogetasixpack.info)
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  • Sometimes people will present with a very tight, strained, strangled quality to their voice that is fairly consistent, known as chronic constriction, where the person's voice is continually strained and the physician has a hard time sorting out if it is solely MTD or SD with MTD. (dysphonia.org)
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  • Injury to the ACL can occur through contact with an opposing athlete or non-contact through a sudden cut, pivot, or change of direction. (teamsnap.com)
  • ACL injuries most commonly occur during sports that involve sudden stops or changes in direction, jumping and landing - such as soccer, basketball, football and downhill skiing. (mayoclinichealthsystem.org)
  • Strains can be exacerbated by lifting too heavy of weight without proper stabilization or sudden stress on the lower back. (bethesdaphysiocare.com)