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All You Need To Know About Soft Tissue Injury

About

Damage of the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the body.

These types of injuries range from sprains and strains to tendinitis and bursitis, and also include basic contusions (bruises). [1]

- Requires immediate medical attention if injury persists for over a week
- Can be severe or mild in most cases
- Happens mostly during vigorous activities
- Extremely common and can happen to anyone

Soft tissue injury of the left foot is trauma to any of the skin or muscle, tendons or ligaments which are present in the body. These are not like fractures which happen to the hard bones which are present inside the body. Most of the Soft tissue injury of the left foot is caused due to excessive physical activities or sudden onset of an overused tissue. Even though, these Soft tissue injury of the left foot is not caused due to direct force.

Ages affected - between 20 - 30 - Often; between 30 - 40 - more often; 40 and above - fewer

Symptoms:

Symptoms may include a sprain when the Soft tissue injury of the left foot is acute. Similar sprains can occur due to stretching of the muscles or tendons to the complete tear of the muscle.

People may experience
Pain areas Foot, back of the leg, hamstrings
Bruising bruises can occur on the injured portion
Swelling around the bruised and the injured area

Treatment

Self Care: For spraining or swelling of the injured area, warm compresses can help to bring them down. Proper bed rest is required when Soft tissue injury of the left foot occurs.

Medications: For painful areas, anti-inflammatory drugs or painkillers can be a good option.

Specialists: For other kinds, consult a physician. With mfine, you are in the right hands since we have a wide range of services just for your convenience.