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Symptoms. Signs and symptoms will vary, depending on the severity of the injury, and may include: Pain or tenderness; Redness or bruising; Limited motion; Muscle spasms; Swelling; Muscle weakness; When to see the doctor. Mild strains can be treated at home.
Minor strains may only overstretch a muscle or tendon, while more severe injuries may involve partial or complete tears in these tissues.
The symptoms of a hip/thigh muscle strain include pain, bruising, swelling, reduced motion, weakness, and difficulty walking. For a hamstring injury, you may have pain with sitting. Using the injured muscle or tendon will cause increased pain.
Rotator cuff injuries are most often caused by progressive wear and tear of the tendon tissue over time. Repetitive overhead activity or prolonged bouts of heavy lifting can irritate or damage the tendon. The rotator cuff can also be injured in a single incident during falls or accidents.
Many hip labral tears cause no signs or symptoms. Some people, however, have one or more of the following: Pain in the hip or groin, often made worse by long periods of standing, sitting or walking or athletic activity. A locking, clicking or catching sensation in the hip joint.
Symptoms. A hamstring injury typically causes a sudden, sharp pain in the back of the thigh. There might also be a "popping" or tearing sensation. Swelling and tenderness usually develop within a few hours. There might be bruising or a change in skin color along the back of the leg.
An ACL injury is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate (KROO-she-ate) ligament (ACL) — one of the strong bands of tissue that help connect your thigh bone (femur) to your shinbone (tibia).
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder joint in place and allow you to move your arm and shoulder. Problems occur when part of the rotator cuff becomes irritated or damaged. This can result in pain, weakness and reduced range of motion.
Signs and symptoms will vary, depending on the severity of the injury, and may include: Pain; Swelling; Bruising; Limited ability to move the affected joint; Hearing or feeling a "pop" in your joint at the time of injury; When to see the doctor. Mild sprains can be treated at home.
Treatment. For immediate self-care of a sprain, try the R.I.C.E. approach — rest, ice, compression, elevation: Rest. Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort. But don't avoid all physical activity. Ice. Even if you're seeking medical help, ice the area immediately.