Muscle Strain

The knee is one of the most complex joints in the body. It is made up of ligaments, cartilage, tendons, muscles, and fluid-filled sacs called bursae. The knee allows the body to bend, stoop, run,...

Injuries that cause a muscle to pull away completely from the bone are called tendon avulsion injuries. In this case, the tendon that holds the muscle to the bone is detached. Because they contain...

A pinched radial nerve or radial tunnel syndrome (RTS) is a restriction, compression or impacting of the nerve as a result of repetitive, strained use of your arm. Its primary symptom is deep,...

According to the Surgery Channel website, there are more than 500,000 hernia surgeries performed annually in the United States. A hernia forms when the outer walls of the abdomen lose strength or...

If the Achilles tendon, the strong muscle that connects the heel to the lower leg, is overstretched, it can tear or rupture partially or completely, resulting in a sharp pain that makes it...

A meniscal tear is the most common type of knee injury, occurring when the knee is twisted. Athletes frequently sustain this injury. Treatment depends on the severity of the tear and how much time...

Thumb tendonitis is a painful condition involving the tendon running from the thumb to the wrist. Discomfort is experienced when grasping things and twisting the wrist. Treatment may be needed to...

The calf muscle is actually two muscles: the soleus and gastrocnemius. The soleus is the inner, deep muscle, while the gastrocnemius is closer to the surface. A torn calf muscle usually occurs...

When the knee gives out it may need to be replaced. One way is through an Oxford knee replacement, which is done in minimally invasive way. Even though the Oxford surgery removes less bone...

A ventral hernia is also referred to as an incision hernia. It is a condition in which an abdominal muscle of the stomach pushes its way through an opening in the abdomen. Ventral herniation...

Diastasis recti, also known as "mommy belly," is a common medical condition in which the tissues of the abdomen, particularly the abdominal muscles, are stretched apart and separate. It occurs...

A torn or ruptured bicep most often occurs when a bicep muscle is fully extended and the bicep ends up being under too much stress and pressure. The biceps tendon detaches from the bone when the...

The Achilles' tendon is connective tissue that runs along the backs of both legs, linking the heel bone to the muscles in the lower leg. It might rupture or tear when overstretched.

A hernia is very painful and often happens to athletes in contact sports. There is only way to properly and completely fix a hernia and that requires surgery. A hernia is not very pleasant to...

Morton neuroma is the result of an enlarged nerve in the foot that usually occurs in, near or between the third and fourth toes. With every step a person takes, pressure and stress is put on this...

As with any injury to the muscle or tendon, apply an ice pack to relieve pain from tennis elbow. It doesn't have to be anything complicated; simply put some ice into a lockable plastic bag and...