Strained (Pulled) Hamstring: Muscle Fibers Of One Of The Hamstring Muscles (Back Of The Thigh) Tears
- Symptoms: pain when bending the knee, swelling, bruising, muscles spasms
- Causes: inadequate warming up, poor stretching, muscle weakness, poor footwear, recurrent injury to the area
![Leg 1 Leg pain](https://fixlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Leg-pain-1024x683.jpg)
Strained (Pulled) Quadriceps: Muscle Fibers Of One Of The Quadriceps Muscles (Front Of The Thigh) Tears
- Symptoms: pain when straightening the knee, swelling, bruising, muscles spasms
- Causes: inadequate warming up, poor stretching, muscle weakness, poor footwear, recurrent injury to the area
![Leg 2 202207 Fix Socials 1552 2 WEB 1](https://fixlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/202207_Fix_Socials_1552-2_WEB-1-1024x681.webp)
Hamstring Contusion: Muscles Of The Back Of The Thigh Crush Against The Femur
- Symptoms: pain at the site of injury on the back of the thigh, bruising, swelling, restricted movement
- Causes: direct blow to the back of the thigh
![Leg 3 202207 Fix Socials 1784 2 WEB](https://fixlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/202207_Fix_Socials_1784-2_WEB-1024x681.webp)
Quadriceps Contusion: Muscles Of The Front Of The Thigh Crush Against The Femur
- Symptoms: pain at the site of injury on the front of the thigh, bruising, swelling, restricted movement
- Causes: direct blow to the front of the thigh
![Leg 4 PelvicFloor](https://fixlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PelvicFloor-830x1024.webp)
IT Band Syndrome: The Thick Band Of Tissue That Runs Down The Side Of The Thigh Becomes Inflamed
- Symptoms: pain on the outer side of the knee that is worse when the foot hits the ground, stinging or pins and needles sensation
- Causes: overuse of the tissue, tight hip and side leg muscles, weak hip muscles, poor running form, improper shoes
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Shin Splints: The Layer Of Tissue Covering The Shin Bone Becomes Inflamed
- Symptoms: dull, aching pain in the shin that is felt during or after activity, may become very painful if not treated
- Causes: running on hard or slopes surfaces, poorly fitted shoes, being overweight, flat feet, weak ankles, tight calves, tight Achilles tendon, activities that start and stop rapidly such as basketball
![Leg 6 202207 Fix Socials 1915 2 WEB](https://fixlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/202207_Fix_Socials_1915-2_WEB.webp)
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction: Tendon On The Back Of The Calf Becomes Inflamed, Sometimes Resulting In Flatfoo
- Symptoms: pain along the inside or outside of the ankle and foot that is worse with activity
- Causes: overuse, a sudden injury such as a fall
![Leg 7 Screenshot 20220325 112202 01 01](https://fixlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot_20220325-112202__01__01-1024x814.webp)
Compartment Syndrome: An Enclosed Bundle Of Muscle Bleeds Or Swell
- Symptoms: tingling or burning feeling in the skin when the calf is stretched, tight-feeling muscles, cramping during exercise, difficulty moving the foot, muscle bulging
- Causes: sudden blow to the calf, repetitive motion
![Leg 8 JoeDale running](https://fixlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/JoeDale-running-1024x939.webp)
Strained (Pulled) Calf: Muscle Fibers Of One Of The Calf Tea
- Symptoms: pain when bending pointing the foot, swelling, bruising, muscles spasms
- Causes: inadequate warming up, poor stretching, muscle weakness, poor footwear, recurrent injury to the area
![Leg 9 202207 Fix Socials 1830 2 WEB 1](https://fixlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/202207_Fix_Socials_1830-2_WEB-1-1024x681.webp)
Calf Contusions): Muscles Of The Calf Crush Against The Tibia And Fibula
- Symptoms: pain at the site of injury on the front of the calf, bruising, swelling, restricted movement
- Causes: direct blow to the calf
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