Ages for the camp are 12 -19. Each year some athletes experience the pains of athletic trauma of one type or another and are not always certain what is the proper treatment. Listed below is a basic list of common athletic problems and their solutions. Depending on how hard you stretch the muscle, your strain could be minor or very severe. In the case of moderate of severe muscle strain, contact your physician immediately.
Sprains are different from strains.
For example, you strain a hamstring muscle, but you sprain an ankle or a knee. The most important treatment for all types of strains and sprains is the immediate application of a cold pack over a moist towel or elastic wrap to the injured area for at least 20 minutes. This will minimize the extent of the injury and help to relieve the pain and to reduce the swelling. To help control the swelling further, apply compression to the injured area with an elastic wrap, elevating the injured arm or leg, especially in the evening. Heat helps promote healing by relaxing the muscles, tendons or ligaments, reducing the feeling of pain, and increasing blood circulation to carry off the body waste products n and around the injured area.