There is a good possibility that you have a strain or sprain where you hurt.   

Strains and sprains are micro tears from overstretched muscles, tendons, or ligaments. Common injuries in the summer range from a localized soreness to a sudden “pop” with shooting pain. 

Since it is gardening season, the back is a commonly injured area. This occurs from bending, stooping and lifting, being in a static position for a long period of time, or due to a single heavy lift. A few key ergonomics tips to help avoid back pain include the following:    

• Avoid overreaching while kneeling or in a bent over position  
• Lift with your legs, by squatting down to pick up heavy loads  
• Avoid twisting at the waist while carrying a load  

Summer is also a time to get outside and be active with friends. One popular way is through golf. Golf is a great activity that is fun for all but also presents the possibility of injuries. A common one is golfer's elbow. This is characterized by pain along the inside (medial side) of the elbow due to repetitive stress from finger and forearm gripping. A few tips to prevent this injury include the following:    

• Space out your golfing excursions to allow for your muscles to recover  
• Maintain your muscular flexibility with light forearm stretches  
• Avoid over gripping the club 

Treat these areas with mostly rest and protection for the first two to three weeks. Then gradually return to those activities that caused the injury. If the rest and then gradual return does not help, then...  

Allow our highly trained Physical and Occupational Therapy Team at NOMS Advanced Health Therapy help improve your function through a variety of manual techniques and/or exercises specific for your injury to allow for tissue healing. You can find our therapist at any of the following areas:  

SANDUSKY
2500 W. Strub Rd.
Suite #150
Sandusky, OH 44870

CLYDE
112 Independence Way
Suite #170
Clyde, OHIO 43410

FREMONT
629 Bartson Rd.
Fremont, Ohio 43420AS`

NORWALK
164 Milan Ave.
Norwalk, Ohio 44857