A pulled ligament, also known as a ligament sprain, occurs when one of your ligaments -- a band of connective tissue that helps stabilize your joints -- is stretched beyond its normal capacity. Pulled ligaments in your ankle, notes the Nucleus...
A common treatment strategy for pulled ligaments is known as RICE: rest, ice, compression and elevation. Rest: if you become injured and you need to treat a pulled ligament in the chest, the most important thing is rest, rest and more rest....
Your ligaments are connective tissues that connect your muscles to your bones in order to provide movement. Depending on the location and severity of your injury you may require surgery to repair a strained, or pulled, ligament. This kind of...
The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that close to 5 million children between the ages of 5 and 14 years old play in baseball or softball leagues. Injuries and sports go hand in hand, and common baseball injuries for kids often stem from...
Moderate physical activity can help us live longer, healthier lives. However exercise must be performed differently as we age. An elderly person has to take into account that their bones are more apt to break. In addition, many seniors suffer from...
You have nothing to fear from landing a perfectly executed shin kick on a heavy bag. The technique protects you from injury even under the forces that such a kick delivers. However, poor technique -- or even the occasional unavoidable miss -- can...
Regular exercise can help seniors prevent a loss of muscle mass, improve posture, reduce the risk of a fall and manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and arthritis. However, changes to the body that are common with age can lead...
Tailbone pain from performing situps may result from exercising on a hard floor, and simply placing some kind of cushion underneath the tailbone might alleviate the pain. However, if this doesn't help and tailbone pain persists, then a medical...
Hiking can provide a relaxing outdoor experience, but if you overdo it, you may experience soreness. A sore calf from hiking could result from trying to do too much, too quickly. The soreness is usually a sign of your body adjusting to the new...
Your thighs help balance and give stability to your upper body, and strengthening the muscles will benefit your posture and overall health. If you have thin thighs and are considering walking on a Bowflex machine, know that it can benefit your...
Many athletic injuries stem from a join or muscle moving too far in the wrong direction. Sprained or broken ankles, pulled muscles and torn or strained ligaments are just a few examples of these types of injuries. Athletes with athletic tape for...
Aside from the usual suspects of accident and sports injury, the causes of a pulled muscle can be obscure. Because muscle strain may be acute or chronic in nature, many people wonder how they pulled a muscle when symptoms arise. A variety of...
Posture is the way you physically carry or hold your body. The way in which you choose to hold your posture determines the way your bones and muscle structures align, starting with your head all the way down to your feet. Correct posture keeps...
With the prevalence of sedentary lifestyles and high-fat foods in our society, many teenagers are overweight, or in danger of becoming obese. The healthiest way to lose weight is to eat nutritious foods and exercise regularly. The formula for...
Everybody experiences muscle aches, particularly after strenuous exercise. The most common agent behind this is lactic acid or lactate. Lactate is formed in the muscles due to the incomplete breakdown of sugars during intense exercise. The pain is...
Comfrey is an herb native to Europe and the temperate regions of Asia, and now also grows in North America. Comfrey preparations are made mostly from the leaves or other above-ground parts of the plant, but the roots are also used at times. Other...
Comfrey, or Symphytum officinale, is a traditional medicinal herb commonly used to treat sprains, broken bones and bruises. Traditionally, comfrey was ingested to treat gastrointestinal problems, but today it's only used topically, due to the...
To prevent injuries and just to feel better after good workout, stretching is the ultimate in muscle therapy. Muscles that are stretched properly respond better to growth and strengthening as well. Whenever you practice stretching, especially...
In today's world, many of the latest and greatest skin care products can contain a very old remedy: herbs. While herbs have been used for a variety of reasons for many years, it has been only recently that scientists, researchers and...
According to the National Institutes of Health, injuries to the coccyx, or tailbone, are most commonly the result of backward falls onto a hard surface. Fractures of the coccyx are rare. Coccyx injuries usually result in bruising of the bone or...
To prevent injuries and just to feel better after good workout, stretching is the ultimate in muscle therapy. Muscles that are stretched properly respond better to growth and strengthening as well. Whenever you practice stretching, especially...
Exercise-related transient abdominal pain, or ETAP, is best described as a localized pain emanating from the side of your body just below the ribcage. Also known as a "side stitch," it's often felt as sharp or stabbing pain similar to a muscle...
Intestinal pain is a common occurrence during exercise and often is related to a condition called exercise-related transient abdominal pain. When you suffer from exercise-related transient abdominal pain, you'll feel a cramping sensation in your...
Diaphragm cramping can quickly ruin your racing experience. When pain grips your upper abdomen, it's hard to focus on the race or your time. The problem is particularly common for new runners still adjusting to the rigors of running. Making...
Athletes who are expected to throw or pitch repeatedly in games and practices often incur injuries of their extremities. The most common types of throwing injuries include overuse of certain muscles and problems with the elbow, shoulder, arms,...
Knee pain can interfere with your ability to walk, play sports and engage in other types of physical activity. Although knee pain can occur as a result of an injury, like a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage, or certain medical conditions such as...
While you use your legs for a number of exercises and most sports, you often pay very little attention to spot training. A good exercise routine will isolate the legs to give them a little added workout. The stationary step up is one of those...
The number one injury that powerlifters experience is lower back injuries. One of the reasons is that lifters listen to their heads instead of their bodies. When muscles are working correctly and your back is improperly aligned, you will feel...
Combination squat exercises for hip extensions combine two exercises that improve range of motion in your hips as well as strengthen your core muscles. While hip extensions and squats cannot be performed simultaneously, they can be performed in...
Work out the muscles in your wrist with dumbbell wrist curls. Learn about dumbbell exercises, wrist curls, and strength training in this video.
Also known as slipped disc and ruptured disc, the herniated disc occurs when bones in your spine move backwards. Learn more about the cause and prevention of a herniated disc in this medical treatment video.
