ࡱ> ?A>M bjbj== "WW l  -n8$\$-&-&-&-&-&-&-$/ 1TJ-pppJ-_-p $-p$-.), hVz*"-u-0-*22,  Misdiagnosed Muscle Strain Can Be A Pain If you play ice hockey, tennis, or soccer, you may be at risk for the most commonly misdiagnosed groin paina sports hernia. Caused by repetitive twisting and turning at high speeds, sports hernias are frequently confused with common muscle strain, says insert full name, D.O., an insert specialty physician from insert city, state. According to Dr. insert last name, muscle strain is caused when a muscle is stretched beyond its limit, which tears the muscle fibers. Tearing of the muscle fibers usually occurs where the muscle meets the tough, connective tissue of the tendon. Muscle strains are often treated by heat or ice therapy. A sports hernia often results from overuse of groin muscles, which causes stress on the groin area. A common symptom of a sports hernia is pain that remains for a number of weeks or months. Other symptoms may include pain that increases with sudden movements, acceleration, twisting and turning, cutting, and kicking. Pain can also be provoked by coughing and sneezing, explains Dr. insert name. The primary symptom of a sports hernia is groin pain that may branch out along the hip to the groin area, says Dr. insert last name. One method of diagnosing this type of hernia involves asking the patient to perform certain activities, such as sit-ups, to see whether the movement increases the pain. If the pain intensifies, the possibility of a sports hernia increases. Dr. insert last name says that treatment of a sports hernia often includes rest, using an ice pack on the area for 20 to 30 minutes three to four times a day and taking anti-inflammatory medications. If pain persists, surgery is often the next step in treatment. During surgery, the lower abdominal muscles and connective tissues are released and reattached. Some hip muscles are also loosened during this process as well. Although men statistically get sports hernias more often than women, Dr. insert last name recommends that all athletes, regardless of their sport, practice exercises targeted at prevention of the condition. Individuals at risk should include exercises that increase flexibility and strengthen the muscles in and around the pelvic area in their daily exercise routine. Preventive medicine is just one aspect of care osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) provide. Osteopathic Physicians (D.O.s) are fully-licensed to prescribe medicine and practice in all specialty areas including surgery. D.O.s are trained to consider the health of the whole person and use their hands to help diagnose and treat their patients. 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