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By Bjorn O'connor


No one wants to face the necessity of needing sports injury treatment. However, engaging in games means the danger of suffering an accident. Repeated movements and pounding repeatedly can cause problems that can be quite painful. Often, one must consult sports doctors for relief. Self-treating is possible, and can be tried, but if pain is not alleviated, it is important to consult a professional.

Several types of injuries require the consultation of professionals specializing in sports medicine. These vary in degrees of severity and pain. Pain does not always, however, indicate the severity of the problem. Some of these problems include sprains, strains, tendinitis, and fractures. Any time a joint can't be moved, or weight cannot be born, or when there is numbness and tingling, a professional should be sought immediately.

Acute problems have a sudden onset. The pain may be very excruciating, with a large amount of swelling and discoloring . The person should immobilize that part of their body and seek immediate attention. This is especially true when movement is restricted and the person cannot bear any weight at all. It is important to get immediate attention by a medical person.

Chronic pain develops slowly over time, and is usually not as intense. This type condition results for repeatedly overusing a part of the body. Acute injuries can also develop over time into a chronic condition.

Certain precautions help avoid injuries. Among other things, proper equipment for the sport is important, as is the proper clothing and shoes for the activity. The method of performing actions is another precautions that should be taken. Don't repeatedly use the same muscle groups, switch them up. Warm up before exercise, train correctly, and don't overdo activities to help prevent damage.

In the vent an accident does happen, there are first aid actions that can be followed. Remembering the acronym for rest, ice, compression, and elevations - RICE - will help you understand what need to be done. Icing should be done for twenty minutes, then rest twenty minutes. Repeat this four or five times until relief is felt.

It is important to understand when to consult a physician and when to self-treat. If there is obvious signs of a broken bone, or if there is significant swelling and pain, immediate seek medical care. Even if the mishap seems to be only a strain or sprain, if, after two weeks with little or no improvement, visit a doctor to get things checked out. For a couple of weeks, NSAIDs can be used, but should not be used for longer without approval of the physician.

An individual should reenter the game or exercise program very slowly after completing sports injury treatment. The damaged part of the body will be tender and susceptible to being injured again. Where blood supply is low, healing may take a very long time. A new injury in this tender area may be even worse than the initial one, and may take even longer to completely heal.




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