ROWING INJURIES
More information about each condition can be found below:-
Lumbar Spine and Disc Pain
What is it? A soft cushion of tissue between the bones in your spine pushes out of place.
What is it caused by? It can be caused by things like ageing, exercising too hard or lifting heavy objects the wrong way.
What are the symptoms? Lower back pain, numbness, tingling, problems bending or straightening your back and muscle weakness.
How do I manage it? Gentle exercises to ensure you stay active.
Pars Defect
What is it? A stress fracture of the bones of the lower spine.
What is it caused by? Typically causes due to overuse of the spine. They can be on one, or both, sides of the vertebra.
What are the symptoms? Pain and stiffness in the center lower back.
How do I manage it? Some people need surgery to stabilize the spine.
Thoracic Spine Pain
What is it? Back pain which is located at the back of the chest, inbetween the shoulder blades.
What is it caused by? Inflammation of the muscles or soft tissues of the thoracic spine.
What are the symptoms? Persistent pain, sudden sharp pains, stiffness, radiating back pain and/ or numbness, tingling and weakness.
How do I manage it? Relieve tension with stretching and massage treatments.
Shoulder Impingement
What is it? A tendon (band of tissue) inside your shoulder rubs or catches on nearby tissue and bone as you lift your arm. It affects the rotator cuff tendon, which is the rubbery tissue that connects the muscles around your shoulder joint to the top of your arm.
What is it caused by? Over time, repetitive impingement leads to cartilage and labral damage.
What are the symptoms? Hip stiffness and tightness, which can lead to arthritis.
How do I manage it? Avoid things that make the shoulder worse although do not stop moving the arm completely. Gently hold an ice pack (or bag of frozen peas) wrapped in a towel on your shoulder for 15 to 20 minutes a few times a day.
Forearm Compartment Syndrome
What is it? Pressure rises to a level that decreases perfusion to the hand or forearm.
What is it caused by? Trauma, contusions, crush injuries and fractures (most common).
What are the symptoms? Severe and progressive forearm pain that worsens with finger or wrist motion.
How do I manage it? Strengthening exercises post-surgery.
Rib Stress Fracture
What is it? They are tiny cracks in the bones.
What is it caused by? Caused by repetitive force, often from overuse.
What are the symptoms? Pain, tenderness and swelling.
How do I manage it? Stop the activity causing the pain, applying ice and resting.
