Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Rest and ice the injury to help it heal. Take pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen to reduce discomfort and swelling. Severe or long-lasting ...

While strains and sprains are often used interchangeably they refer to different types of tissue damage and require specific care Read how to differentiate between the two ...

Muscle strains and sprains are common injuries among teen athletes, often causing distress for athletes and their parents. Understanding the causes, recognizing the symptoms, and knowing how to ...

A muscle pull is a painful injury that occurs when a muscle tears due to excessive stretching. Accidents, overuse, or improper muscle function often cause muscle pulls. A pulled muscle often occurs ...

Football as well as all high school fall sports are now into their games and meets. The NFL has completed its four-game preseason schedule. I thought it would be a good time to go over some of the ...

The thigh muscles are part of your upper legs and contain some of the most powerful structures in your body. However, they are prone to injuries if they’re overstrained or impacted while playing a ...

Hamstring injuries mostly occur during activities like sprinting and soccer. People aged 16-25 are more likely to injure their hamstrings due to varying growth rates of muscles and bones. Applying ice ...

Nurses frequently experience injuries at work — including strains, sprains and needle sticks — and newly licensed nurses are at a greater risk for these injuries than more experienced nurses, ...