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Getting hurt while playing a sport or training is always a possibility. Whether you are experienced or a beginner at training, you can be hurt. Some of the most common sports injuries are easily treatable, but you might also need immediate and proper care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sprains and Strains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a joint or the bone that makes a joint is suddenly stressed, the ligaments that support that joint might get hurt, causing a sprain. A mild sprain happens when a ligament is stretched, but a severe sprain happens when your ligament is completely torn. Try a place like Pro Motion Physio<\/a> for help with these. A muscle strain, also called a pulled muscle, happens when the muscle is suddenly and forcefully stretched. This can happen when changing speed or direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serious Concussions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A concussion is a serious brain injury caused by a blow to the head. Rest can help ease the symptoms of a mild concussion. But those caused by a serious injury or repeated trauma can last for a year or longer. Confusion, dizziness, and being too sensitive are all signs. If you think you might have a concussion, it’s best to take a break and see a doctor. A concussion is usually treated by getting some rest and taking it easy until you feel normal again and ready to train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Sports Injuries Include Overuse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Amateurs often get hurt from overuse. Most of the time, children get overuse injuries because they specialize too much in one sport or do too much athletic training. Overuse injuries happen when your tendons, bones, and joints are stressed<\/a> over and over again. This can happen if you train too much, have an imbalance between power and flexibility, don’t keep your body in the right position, or use the wrong technique. OTC anti-inflammatory medicines work well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fractures and Breaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Breaks and fractures are usually caused by a severe injury like a fall or car accident. Fractures are usually easy to spot because the pain and other symptoms are so bad. If you honestly believe you have a broken bone, you should go to the doctor right away. Your doctor will likely take an X-ray of your broken bone to see how bad it is and how big it is. Treatment depends on where and how bad the break is, but a cast may be used to keep the bone from moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stress Injuries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might have shin splints if you feel the pain that shoots down the front of your leg. They can happen when a bone in your body breaks because of stress. This injury often occurs to runners, people who increase the intensity of their workouts, and sports people that put stress on the bones in the lower leg. Shin splints<\/a> that are not too bad can be successfully treated with ice, rest, and specific stretching exercises. Physical therapists will examine shin splints carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is always a chance you can get hurt when training. Some of the most common sports injuries include sprains and strains, overuse injuries like shin splints, and fractures and breaks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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