Five Most Common Injuries of Football Players & Their Herbal Remedies

Football, the most popular game in the world. There are many heroes of this game, but most of them have suffered from many injuries during their wonderful football career. Few of those injuries were so serious that few players gave bye to this game. Commonly allopathic medicines and surgeries are used for such injuries.  Here we will discuss few herbal preparations, which are very much effective in such cases. These are usually safe and less harmful in comparison to synthetic drugs.

Five Most Common Injuries of Football Players:

• Anterior cruciate ligament injuries.
• Medial collateral ligament injuries
• Torn meniscus
• Ankle sprains and strains
• Muscle contusions

Symptoms:

• Pain & tenderness in knee joint
• Pain in ankle.
• Sudden sever pain on back of the thigh.
• Pain in lower buttock.
• Popping feeling.
• Difficulty in walking.
• Brushing.
• Difficulty with normal activities.
• Difficulty in sitting.

Investigations:

• Questioning and clinical examinations are the best way to know about the nature of the injury.
• X-rays needed in the history of hit of fall.
• MRI is the ultimate way to know about the nature and site of injury.
• All other relative investigations as per your physician’s opinion may require.

Home Works

• Muscles can repair the tears if get enough time to rest. So absolute rest is necessary.
• Stop unnecessary walking.
• Never try to run.
• Do not try to pull any kind of weight during this time.
• Give some ice pack on the affected area.
• Give some hot fomentation.
• Restricted movement of the particular limb for few times is necessary. 
• Immobilization may require in few cases.
• Use some stretching and strengthening techniques after the reliving the pain.
• Consult your doctor as soon as possible and maintain the guidelines provide by your health professionals.

Oral Drugs:

• Cap. Flexibility (Organic India)
• Cap. Ksherabla (Swadeshi)
• Cap. Ostranil (Salveo)
• Cap. Shigru (Himalaya)
• Cap. Shallaki (Himalay)
• Tab. Maha Yogaraj Guggulu (Classical)
• Tab.Lakshadhi Guggulu (Classical)
• Tab. Yogaraj Guggulu (Classical) 
• Tab. Rumalaya (Himalaya)
• Tab. Rumalaya Forte (Himalaya)
• Tab. Singhanad Guggulu (Classical)
• Tab. Swarna Guggulu (Classical)
• Tab Arow (Vasu) 
• Tab. R.Pairyn (Ban) 
• Tab. Auroyog (Arya Aushadhi)
• Tab. Actiflex (Anuja)   
• Tab. R Compound (Alasin)
• Cap. Shigru (Himalaya)
• Cap. Shallaki (Himalaya)
• Syp. Auroyog (Arya Aushadhi)
• Syp. Maha Rasnadhi Kwath (Classical)

Local Applications:

•  Mahanarayan Tail (Classical)
• Maha Vishgarbha Oil  (Classical)
• Mahamash Oil
• Cervinol (Avn)
• Ostranil Gel (Selvo)
• Alopagesic Liniment (Alopa)
• Artho Oil (Zen)
• Arthronav Liniment (Abhinav)
• Rumalaya liniment (Himalaya)
• Rheumat 90 Liq (Nagarjuna)
• Arthrella Oint. (Charak)
• Artisol (Varun)
• Auroyoga Liniment (Arya Aushadhi)
• Bestlin (Chirayu)
• Paralitol Oil

Conclusion:

The injury of any player is always related with the performance of country or society. Therefore, it should not be taken lightly.  In cases of ligament tears surgeries are comparatively better options. Nevertheless, before starting any medicine please consult with your doctor.