If you have suffered a direct blow to a muscle in your back, especially one near to a bone, it must be treated as a contusion. Contusion symptoms include:
A sudden excruciating pain in the back.
Difficulty moving.
Possible swelling or bruising around the ruptured area.
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There are three different grades of severity when it comes to muscle strain injuries in the back:
Grade one strains Symptoms
Tightness in the back
Difficulty in walking
Little swelling
What can be done?
Heat up the affected area with a hot water bottle or a heat retainer
You don’t have to stop training (unless it get worse), but take it easy during for a week or two
Joint manipulation techniques
Follow a rehabilitation and strengthening programme drawn up by a specialist
Grade two strains Symptoms
You can’t walk properly
Sudden twinges of pain during daily activities
Swelling may become apparent
If you press the affected area, it will hurts
What can be done?
Lots of rest
Follow a rehab plan involving mobility, stretching and strengthening exercises drawn up by a specialist
Grade three strains Symptoms
You can’t walk properly
Severe pain
Bad swelling will appear immediately
Static contractions may be painful and could produce a bulge in the muscle
You will be out of action for three to twelve weeks
What can be done?
R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compress, elevate)
Make use of crutches)
Joint manipulation techniques)
Surgeons may have to operate)
Note: In all three grades the following can help:
Consult a sports injury specialist immediately
Sports massage is very important and effective can speed up recovery and is very important
Ultrasound and electrical stimulation
Follow a rehabilitation programme prescribed by a specialist
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