Question 1

i had a sports injury in the year of 1998. as a result i have around a 45 degree angle in my spinal cord. i need a good medicine for spasms, help.

Accepted Answer

Go see your doctor!: If you need anything medically related, start w/your family physician. Think of him/her as your team's coach, putting the right players (specialists) in at the right time for the right play (test/procedure/medication). There are many options for muscle spasm but they all start w/an examination & testing, possibly imaging & emg/ncv. Pain specialist can be of assistance for interventional options.

Question 2

how do i know a sports injury isnt something i can just walk off?

Accepted Answer

Try walking on it: Most sports related injuries are mild enough that formal medical attention is not necessary. Pain with routine use is a predictable symptom that should alarm individuals to seek medical attention for at least an informed opinion and an injury specific examination. If no pain, obvious deformity, skin break, or sense of joint looseness (laxity) is present, an attempt at "return to play" is safe.

Question 3

could my hymen have broken when i was younger through a sports injury?

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Yes: Yes, it is possible since it is a thin tissue that can easily "break" upon impact. Something as simple as riding a bike could cause this.

Question 4

i am having pain in my left knee. no sprain or sports injury as such.

Accepted Answer

Varies: There are a number of conditions that can cause knee pain without injury.  These can include inflammatory, congenital, and developmental conditions.  Do not hesitate to be seen for a more specific diagnosis.

Question 5

how common are sports injuries?

Accepted Answer

Very: basketball players are most frequently injured. Football players are most severely injured

Question 6

after getting a sports injury, what steps should you take?

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Depends...: If you have sustained a sports injury it is best to be seen by a sports physician for evaluation and guidance on how to safely return to your desired level of activity.  Depending on the injury you may be told to take a period of time off from your sport, be given exercises to do at home or to participate in a structured physical therapy program.

Question 7

what is the type of tape used for dealing with sports injuries?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: The most common type of tape used for sporting injuries is canvas athletic tape.  However, other types may also be used depending on the situation.

Question 8

whats the worst sports injury that youve seen in a girl?

Accepted Answer

Broken neck: In the past I have known of gymnasts who became quadriplegic after a fall (broken neck/spinal injury).

Question 9

does acupuncture work on sports injuries?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Like any other treatment, some are effective and others may not be effective. Acupuncture is just another tool that can be used to treat injuries.

Question 10

does acupuncture for sports injuries really work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I would suggest that you try it. It is already used very successfully 
for sports injuries.

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I had a sports injury in the year of 1998. as a result i have around a 45 degree angle in my spinal cord. i need a good medicine for spasms, help.

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How do i know a sports injury isnt something i can just walk off?

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Could my hymen have broken when i was younger through a sports injury?

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