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Twisting Injury

When the muscle or tendon twists, it causes strain on the affected area. Such twisting injuries result from the improper lifting of weights, overstressing of the muscles, prolonged repetitive muscle movements, overweight, weak muscles, stretching the muscle beyond its limits, etc. Twisting injuries causes pain, decreased range of motion, and muscle cramps. Rest, ice packs, compression, and pain killers usually resolve the symptoms within a week or two.

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Does my foot X-ray indicate any broken bones?

Query: Hello doctor, I recently had an accident while cycling and twisted my foot. The foot is quite swollen. I have attached X-rays. Are any of the bones in my foot broken? What should I do to recover?  Read Full »


Dr. Patil Mahaveer Jingonda

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. How was your day? I have gone through your query and the attached X-rays in detail and understand your concern. There seems to be an incomplete fracture of the midfoot bone which is the main cause of the swelling of the foot. The first thing you should do is get the foo...  Read Full »

I got twisted and the left side of my ribs and back started aching. Is it due to torticollis?

Query: Hello doctor, I have just started an internship and I cannot take any days off as it is not long so I hope this is nothing serious. I have been lifting some things there, trying to not lift anything too heavy for me, but suddenly I twisted to the side at one point and the left side of my ribs and ...  Read Full »


Tanushree Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your pain seems to be more muscular than deep inside, which is not getting healed. Also, your BMI (body mass index) is very less, which says you are prone to have injuries and also they will take longer time than usual, to settle. Treatment. Modify your lifestyle. ...  Read Full »

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