Protect Your Body
If you are an athlete, an outdoor fanatic, or just someone who enjoys being active, there is a good chance you will experience a soft tissue injury at some point in your life. A sudden impact or strain can cause these injuries or extreme repetitive motions, resulting in severe tissue pain. This blog post will discuss the most common types of soft tissue injuries and what you can do to prevent them.
Contusions
Contusions are common soft tissue injuries. A contusion is a bruise that occurs when blood vessels are damaged or broken. The most common cause of contusions is blunt force trauma, often after a fall or a blow to the body. Contusions can also be caused by repetitive motion, such as running or playing sports.
Contusions can range from mild to severe, depending on the extent of the damage to the blood vessels. Mild contusions may only cause pain and swelling at the site of the injury. Severe contusions can cause widespread pain and swelling, as well as bruising and skin discoloration. In some cases, severe contusions can lead to internal bleeding and other serious complications.
If you think you have a contusion, it is important to see a doctor or other medical professional for an evaluation. They will be able to determine the severity of the injury and how to treat it.
Sprains and Strains
Sprains and strains are also common soft tissue injuries. A sprain is an injury to a ligament, which is a band of tissue that connects two bones together. A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon, a band of tissue that attaches muscle to bone. Sprains and strains can be caused by sudden movements, such as falling or being hit by something, or repetitive motions, such as running or lifting weights.
Sprains and strains can range from mild to severe, depending on the extent of the damage. Mild sprains and strains may only cause pain and swelling at the site of the injury. Severe sprains and strains can cause more widespread pain, swelling, bruising, and skin discoloration. In some cases, severe sprains and strains can lead to joint instability or other complications.
Tendinitis
Tendinitis is another common soft tissue injury. It occurs when the tendons, which are bands of tissue that attach muscle to bone, become inflamed or damaged. Tendinitis can be caused by sudden movements, such as falling or being hit by something, or repetitive motions, such as running.
Tendinitis can range from mild to severe, depending on the extent of the damage. Mild tendinitis may only cause pain and swelling at the site of the injury. Pain and swelling can spread to the whole body with severe tendinitis and skin bruising and discoloration. If tendinitis is severe, it can lead to joint instability or other serious consequences.
Bursitis
Soft tissue injuries such as bursitis are also common. Bursitis occurs when the bursae, which are small sacs of fluid that cushion the joints, become inflamed or damaged.
Bursitis can range from mild to severe, depending on the extent of the damage. Mild bursitis may only cause pain and swelling at the site of the injury. Severe bursitis can cause more widespread pain and swelling, bruising, and skin discoloration.
Reach Out for Help
For help managing your pain from any of these common soft tissue injuries, call the team at iRISE Spine and Joint. Many individuals suffer soft tissue injuries after being in a car accident. Even if you don’t believe you suffered injuries, you should visit a healthcare professional for an examination in case you have an injury that is not yet displaying symptoms or pain. Regardless of how you sustained soft tissue injuries, we can help manage your pain to help you improve your quality of life.
Learn more or schedule an appointment by calling (888) 966-9750 or visiting our website.