Therapy | Pain in the legs

Therapy The diagnosis is followed by the therapy. This is usually only useful if an exact diagnosis has been made and the symptoms persist. Ointment bandages or bandages are often sufficient for minor muscular injuries. If there are more serious injuries such as broken bones, a plaster cast must be applied. In some cases, surgical … Therapy | Pain in the legs

Abdominal muscle strain

Synonyms Abdominal muscle distension The term “abdominal muscle strain” (technical term: distension) refers to the process of muscle stretching beyond the physiological level. Typically, the individual fibres are not damaged in the long term when the abdominal muscle is pulled. Introduction Strains are among the most common sports injuries. Nearly every person who has done … Abdominal muscle strain

Forecast | Abdominal muscle strain

Forecast A pulled abdominal muscle usually heals completely within a period of one to two weeks. If appropriate treatment is initiated immediately after the first symptoms appear (first aid measures; PECH rule), the affected patients feel a significant relief of pain shortly after the traumatic event. Although the symptoms typical of an abdominal muscle strain … Forecast | Abdominal muscle strain

Leg pain

Introduction Pain in the legs can occur in various places and have numerous causes. Since the leg consists of different bones, as well as numerous muscles, nerves and vessels, all these structures can be diseased or injured and cause pain. Joint problems in the hip joint or knee joint, bone fractures or circulatory problems are … Leg pain

Diagnostics | Leg pain

Diagnostics In most cases, leg pain is a harmless muscle ache caused by overloading. In this case an exact diagnosis is unnecessary and the pain disappears after a short time. However, if the pain lasts longer, is very severe or one or more joints are swollen, a doctor should examine the leg. The leg should … Diagnostics | Leg pain

Localization of pain | Leg pain

Localization of pain Calf pain is probably the most prominent example of “leg pain“. It is usually the areas of our extremities furthest from the trunk that are plagued by pain. The causes of calf pain can be obvious, as is the case for example as a result of sore muscles, sporting overexertion or other … Localization of pain | Leg pain