Torn muscle fiber in the thigh

The thigh is the most common location for a torn muscle fibre. The reason for this is the fact that the thigh is exposed to enormous stress. Particularly for people who do sports, there is an increased risk of a torn muscle fiber on the thigh.

In most cases, those affected report having felt a sudden shooting pain during training. In many cases, running was almost impossible after the onset of the symptoms. Since the thigh has to withstand high loads already during normal walking, it is recommended to start a suitable therapy for a torn muscle fiber early on.

The therapy scheme and the most suitable first aid measures are the same for every form of torn muscle fiber. The affected patients should stop any kind of stress immediately after the onset of the typical pain. In addition, the thigh can be cooled with a cooling pad or special ointments.

This measure is useful in the therapy of the torn muscle fiber on the thigh, especially during the first 30 minutes. Both the development of excessive swelling and bruising can be prevented by applying a compression bandage and elevating the affected leg. Further therapy in the case of a torn muscle fiber on the thigh depends on the extent of the injury.

Torn muscle fiber in the shoulder

A torn muscle fibre at the shoulder is one of the typical injuries that occur during sports such as tennis or squash. The affected patients suffer from tears of individual muscle fibers or entire muscle fiber groups. At the same time, inflammatory processes can often be observed in the shoulder musculature.

The development of a torn muscle fiber at the shoulder is almost always due to overloading of the muscle tissue without direct force being exerted on the joint. The majority of affected patients report having experienced sudden, severe pain immediately after a rapid change in direction of the movement performed. The pain caused by the torn muscle fibre in the shoulder is usually described as needle- or knife-like.

In addition, a torn muscle fiber at the shoulder can cause injury to the blood vessels. For this reason, bruising (haematomas) and swelling are also typical symptoms of this sports injury. Therapy for a torn muscle fiber at the shoulder depends primarily on the extent of the disease (i.e. how many muscle fibers are affected).

In order to make the subsequent medical therapy as effective as possible, first aid measures should be initiated immediately after the onset of the symptoms. These first aid measures are based on the so-called “PECH scheme”. Once the typical symptoms of a torn muscle fibre at the shoulder have set in, the following measures can be taken: Pause: Sporting activity must be stopped immediately.

Ice: Immediate cooling can help to positively influence the healing process and relieve the symptoms. Compression (compression): Excessive swelling can be prevented by applying an elastic compression bandage. Elevation: Elevating the shoulder affected by a torn muscle fiber can also help to alleviate the symptoms.