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Shin Splints

Debra Murray

Don't Let Shin Splints Get You Down Shin splints are a common problem for athletes, military recruits, and dancers. This condition is characterized by pain along the front of the lower leg bone (tibia) between the ankle and knee. Any activity or occupation that involves strenuous lower body exertion with frequent stops and starts or increases in physical intensity can cause shin pain to occur. The medical terminology for this condition is medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). However, a variety of different diagnoses can also be considered MTSS, such as:1) Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) – DOMS refers to the discomfort...

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Sprains

Debra Murray

What is a Sprain?    Have you ever twisted your ankle, caught yourself during a fall, or twisted your knee and wondered if the pain you were experiencing after the incident was a sprain? A sprain involves the ligaments which connect the bones at a joint. When those ligaments get stretched or torn, you have sprain. There are three types of sprains: mild, moderate, and severe. Expand below to read more about the types of sprains.    Mild Grade 1 sprain This occurs when there is modest stretching and some damage to ligaments. Moderate Grade 2 sprain When the ligament...

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Strains

Debra Murray

The Ins and Outs of Muscle Strains   Have you been experiencing muscle pain? It’s possible you’re suffering from muscle strain, which is when the muscle or tendons around the muscle are damaged. You may have simply strained the muscle or you could have pulled or torn it, all of which will result in similar symptoms. Read on to find out how muscle strain occurs, how to treat it at home and when to see a doctor.   Causes of Muscle Strain Have you been asking yourself, "Why do my muscles hurt?" Muscle strain can occur if you put pressure...

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