That painful pull: what really happens when you tear a muscle, what to do about it and how to avoid it

Article Abstract:

Muscle tears may range from a first-degree tear, involving about 5% of the muscle, to a third-degree rupture, involving a complete tear across the muscle. Proper conditioning, stretching and other prevention techniques are discussed, as well as muscle tear treatment.

Injuries, Muscles

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Secondary injuries: when one injury leads to another

Article Abstract:

Injuries always present a problem, not only because of the injured area itself, but also because of possible secondary injuries that may occur. For example, an injured knee may change the biomechanics of the body in such a way that a bad back may result.

Wounds and injuries, Wound care

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Too much too soon

Article Abstract:

Stress fractures are caused by an overload of weight on a bone. Symptoms include a dull ache at the end of an activity. People with stress fractures should decrease their activity for four to eight weeks.

Bones, Column, Risk factors, Fractures (Injuries), Fractures, Stress fractures

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