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Strains
Acute strains are
caused by a direct blow to the body, overstretching or excessive muscle
contraction. Chronic strains are the result of overuse - prolonged,
repetitive movement - of muscles and tendons. Inadequate rest during
intense training can cause a strain.
Typical indication of
strain include pain, muscle spasm, muscle weakness, swelling,
inflammation and cramping. In severe strains, the muscle or tendon is
partially or completely ruptured, leaving a person incapacitated. Some
muscle function will be lost with a moderate strain, where the muscle or
tendon is overstretched and slightly torn. With a mild strain, the
muscle or tendon is stretched or pulled, slightly. Some common strains
are :
Back Strain
Back Strain occurs when the
muscles that support the spine are twisted, pulled or torn. Athletes who
engage in excessive jumping are vulnerable to this injury.
Hamstring Muscle
Strain
This is a tear or
stretch of a major muscle in the back of the thigh. The injury can
sideline a person for up to six months. The likely cause is muscle
strength imbalance between the hamstrings and the muscles in the front
of the thigh, the quadriceps. Kicking a football, running or leaping to
make a basket can pull a hamstring. Hamstring injuries tend to occur.
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