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Musculoskeletal / Sports Injuries
Injuries commonly occur in physical sports. That’s why, if you are an athlete, it is smart to know the signs and symptoms of sports injuries.
Allen Finney
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Young ladies behind the counter were nice and professional. Dr. Khan was and is awesome. You felt he really cared which I have not felt in the 2 years I've been injured. Only reason I did not give it 5 stars was the hard time I had finding it.
charles griffin
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Have been doing a wonderful job with help with my nerve pain, listen to me, and my request no to be put on pain killers but to help find the problem, always return calls so glad is was referred to them.
Stacey Mejia
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Awesome staff Dr. Kahn is a really good Doctor he listens and is a helping man!! I appreciate all of your guys work you do for your patients!! You even call to give reminder the day before your appointment! Again that's so awesome!!
Forrest Hammer
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NOTHING BUT THE BEST. ABLE TO WALK. ABLE TO PERFORM TASKS THAT I COULDN'T FOR A LONG TIME, LIKE DAILY WALKING, BENDING OVER, CARRYING GROCERIES AND ENJOYING A MOVIE AT THE CINEMA. THANK YOU DR. ASIM KAHN.
Jeanne Neathery
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Dr RYklin is amazing. He treats each patient as if you’re his only one. I’ve been seeing him for 7yrs due to a neck injury. He definitely finds what pain management meets your individual needs. The practitioners are amazing as well!!!!
Marty Klopper
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Pain Dr office. Staff is friendly and professional. Lots of paper work to be filled out. Office was clean and neat. Masks on Staff at all times and required for patients to enter. Will be going back for follow-up appointments.
What are musculoskeletal/sports injuries?
Sports injuries most commonly occur during sports that require or involve a lot of movement and bodily contact. A few of the most common musculoskeletal/sports injuries include:
- Golfers Elbow
- Tennis Elbow
- Burner or Stinger
- Hamstring Injuries
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
- Concussion
- Shin Splints
- Groin Strain
- Rotator Cuff
- Sciatica
What are the symptoms of musculoskeletal/sports injuries?
The symptoms of a sports injury can vary depending on the type of injury. The most common injuries people experience due to sports are strains and sprains. The following symptoms are common signs of a sports-related injury.
- Joint inflammation
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Pain in a specific muscle or around a joint
- Head pain
- Back pain
- Bone fracture
- Shoulder pain
- Knee pain
What causes musculoskeletal/sports injuries?
Many athletes experience sports injuries. However, there are factors that increase the risk of injury. Some of the main causes of sports injuries include overtraining, impact, overuse, poor technique, and improper warm-up.
Overtraining increases an athlete’s risk for a sports injury. Insufficient rest coupled with high-intensity training can strain the muscles and cause injury. In addition, overuse can also cause strain. Consistently repeating the same action using the same muscle, joint, or tissue lead to injury as well. A few common overuse injuries are patellar tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, impingement syndrome, golfer’s knee, and tennis elbow.
Players are often injured participating in high-impact sports such as boxing, rugby, and football. A quick direction change, twisting, and slamming into the ground or another person can damage your joints, tissues, and muscles. Common impact injuries include dislocated joints, tendon and ligament damage, spinal injury, muscle pain, bruises, and cuts.
Failure to warm up before a game or practice may result in strained muscles or other minor injuries. Warming up is necessary to prepare the joints and muscles for the activities ahead. Participating in physical activity or sports while using bad form or poor technique can also increase your risk for sports-related injuries.
How are musculoskeletal/sports injuries treated?
The specific treatment for a sports injury depends on the affected part of the body and the severity of the injury. However, there are some treatments that can aid in the healing and recovery process for many injuries. They include the following:
- Rest and reduce physical activity. This helps reduce the pain and muscle swelling and promotes faster recovery.
- Protect the injured part of the body, for instance, with support.
- Apply an ice pack to the injured area.
- Use elastic compression bandages for the swelling.
- Elevate the injured part of the body to reduce swelling.
- Take painkillers to reduce inflammation and pain.
If your injury is severe, you may need certain procedures and treatments to heal properly. You may need surgery, an injection or physiotherapy.
AZ Pain and Spine Institute
Musculoskeletal / Sports Injuries Treatments
Here at Arizona Pain and Spine Institute, we improve our patients’ quality of life by alleviating and managing their pain. Some of our Musculoskeletal / Sports Injuries treatments include:
Why choose AZ Pain and Spine Institute to treat your Musculoskeletal / Sports Injuries?
We have a team of medical practitioners, pain management doctors, and staff who are experts on pain management, including Musculoskeletal / Sports Injuries. We use state-of-the-art technology and effective approaches in achieving our mission. We care about your well-being and are committed to making your life pain-free.