Side strain

A side strain is a muscle strain caused by tearing of the transversalis fascia or the internal oblique muscle.[1] When this occurs, stretching the muscle will be severely painful, making it difficult to move the arm, and the strain may later be marked by swelling or bruising.[2]

The strain usually occurs due to the internal oblique muscle contracting suddenly from a stretched position. It may happen suddenly, or over time from regular repetitive activity.[1] It is common in cricket players, and occurs on the opposite side of the arm that is used for bowling.[2] The injury has also been reported in rowing, baseball and ice hockey.[3] The preferred treatment for a side strain is regular rest and inactivity on the affected muscle. With appropriate rest, regular activity on the muscle can occur between 4 and 6 weeks, though it may take longer.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Side strain". PhysioAdvisor. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Side strain : cricket injuries". Sports medicine. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  3. ↑ Marc-André Weber, ed. (2013). Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Skeletal Musculature. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 207. ISBN 978-3-642-37219-3.
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