Pain due to sports injuries

Hamstring injuries occur along the back of the thigh and are slow to heal due to the constant stress on the injured muscles that happen due to walking. Such an injury is commonly caused by movements that require overstretching such as hurdling and kicking sharply. It often takes several months for the injury to completely heal and in more severe cases, even a year or more.

There are cases when both knees are affected by sports injuries but that does not always happen. Many a times, only one knee is affected where the pain occurs. Sports injuries in the knees mainly take place when there is a tear in the ligaments connected to the knee or when there is too much friction caused by repeated movement of the knee cap against the thigh bone. Depending on the extent and exact nature of the injury, this pain can be relieved with rest, painkillers, and the application of an ice pack every now and then.

A warm up exercise is necessary before any sport. Although it will not prevent injuries from occurring, it will make the muscles more flexible and help get rid of stiffness, thereby reducing the risk of muscle injury. It boosts the health of the muscles by improving blood circulation, which ensures that any muscle injury that occurs will heal faster and not cause too much pain.

Ankle sprains are very common among sports injuries and typically occur when the foot turns too far inward. It is important to keep exercising the sprained ankle lightly in order to prevent loss of strength and flexibility in the foot. Exercising will also reduce the chances of re-injury and make the pain go away faster. Before engaging in remedial exercises, it is advisable to consult a physician or physical therapist regarding what would be the most suitable forms of exercise to heal the ankle.