What are a few possible causes of a Traumatic Sprain/Strain Injury?
• When your neck is thrown back and forth in an auto collision or while riding a roller coaster, it moves in a way it is not supposed to and it moves in an uncontrolled, violent way. • When your knee hyper-extends while playing a sport, it is moving in a way it is not meant to move. • When your knuckle is “jammed” by being hit by a basketball it is moving in a way that it is not supposed to move. • When you bend over and pick up a heavy box, then stand up, your back is moving while under excessive loading. • When you slip on the ice and fall on your backside your low back moves in a way it is not supposed to, while under excessive pressure. Overuse/Repetitive Sprain/Strain Overuse/Repetitive Sprain/Strain injuries can occur when a joint goes through a harmless movement over and over again or if it is held in a certain position for too long. The continuous movement or constant pressure can wear out the joint and cause tearing to the fibers of the muscles, ligaments, tendons, or joint ca
