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1. Cervical Stingers
A cervical stinger is a sharp, BURNING sensation in the NECK, often radiating to the shoulders or arms.
It is commonly caused by sudden IMPACT or stretching of the neck, often in contact sports like FOOTBALL.
Symptoms include pain, NUMBNESS, tingling, and weakness in the shoulders and arms.
Treatment involves rest, ice, pain RELIEVERS, and physical THERAPY.
Vertebral Stress Fractures
A vertebral stress fracture occurs when there are tiny cracks in the Vertebrae due to Repetitive stress or overuse.
Common activities leading to this injury include Gymnastics and Weightlifting.
Symptoms include pain in the lower back that worsens with activity.
Treatment often includes rest, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery.
Herniated Discs
A herniated disc occurs when a disc between vertebrae Protrudes out of its normal position, pressing on nearby nerves.
The most common location for a herniated disc is in the lumbar spine, but it can also occur in the cervical spine.
Symptoms include back pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the arms or legs.
Treatment options include physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and surgery in severe cases.
Rotator Cuff Injuries (Tears/Tendinitis)
A rotator cuff injury involves damage to the muscles and tendons that Stabilize the shoulder.
These injuries are common in athletes who perform repetitive overhead motions, such as throwing or swimming.
Symptoms include shoulder pain, weakness, and limited range of motion of the arm.
Treatment involves rest, ice, pain relievers, and sometimes surgery.
Surgery may only be necessary for complete tears.
Shoulder Dislocation, Separation, and AC Joint Injuries
A shoulder Dislocation occurs when the ball of the shoulder joint is forced out of its socket.
A shoulder separation involves injury to the acromioclavicular (AC) joint.
Symptoms of these injuries include intense pain, visible deformity, and difficulty raising the arm.
Treatment involves ice, immobilization, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery.
These injuries are common in contact sports such as football and hockey.
clavicle fracture
A clavicle fracture is a break in the Collarbone bone, commonly caused by trauma or falls.
Symptoms include pain, swelling, and difficulty lifting the arm.
Treatment typically involves rest, ice, a Sling to immobilize the arm, and sometimes surgery for Severe fractures.
This injury is common in contact sports.
Pectoralis Major Tendon Tear (Torn Pec) & Bicep Tears
A pectoralis major tendon tear is a rupture of the Pectoralis muscle or its tendon.
A biceps tear involves a rupture of the Biceps tendon at the Shoulder or Elbow.
Symptoms include intense pain, deformity, and brusing.
Treatment typically involves surgery for complete tears, followed by physical rehabilitation.
These injuries are common in athletes who perform heavy lifting.
Steroids use also increases the risk of tearing the Pec or Biceps.
Torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament (Tommy John Surgery)
A torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a common injury in athletes who play Baseball.
This injury often requires a surgical procedure called Tommy John surgery to reconstruct the ligament.
Symptoms include pain in the elbow, instability, and weakness in throwing.
Treatment includes surgery followed by a lengthy rehabilitation process.
Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow
Tennis elbow involves inflammation of the tendons on the Outer side of the elbow,
while golfer’s elbow affects the Inner side.
Both are caused by repetitive gripping motions, such as tennis or golf.
Symptoms include pain on the outer or inner side of the elbow, worsened by movement.
Treatment involves rest, ice, anti-inflammatories, physical therapy, and sometimes corticosteroid injections.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist.
It is often associated with repetitive hand movements, prolonged use of a mouse/keyboard, or wrist injury.
Symptoms include numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness in the hand, especially at night.
Treatment may include wrist splints, pain relievers, stretching, and in severe cases, surgery to relieve nerve pressure.
