Shamshad Ali

Pain during or after exercise.

Dull ache at rest.

Sharp, stabbing pain with movement.

Pain that worsens with activity.

Pain that doesn’t subside with rest.

Pain that awakens you at night.

New or unusual muscle soreness.

Feeling of stiffness or tightness.

Chronic or recurring pain.

A feeling of “giving way” in a joint.

Headache or dizziness after a collision.

Neck pain or stiffness from a tackle or fall.

Muscle spasms in the neck or back.

Tingling or numbness in the arms or legs.

Pain radiating from the back to the legs (Sciatica).

A “crick” in the neck or back after a twist.

Inability to turn the head fully.

Mid-back pain during throwing or swinging.

Difficulty sitting or standing for long periods.

Loss of balance or coordination.

Feeling of being “in a fog” after a head impact.

Memory issues or confusion.

Persistent pain from a herniated disc.

Back pain from repetitive bending or arching.

Discomfort during overhead movements due to neck tension.

Pain when lifting the arm overhead.

A clicking or popping sound in the shoulder.

Weakness in the shoulder or arm.

Inability to throw a ball without pain.

Pain on the outside of the elbow (Tennis elbow).

Pain on the inside of the elbow (Golfer’s elbow).

Swelling around the elbow joint.

Difficulty extending the arm.

Instability or feeling of dislocation in the shoulder.

Tenderness around the shoulder.

Reduced range of motion in the shoulder.

Shoulder pain that is worse at night.

Tingling down the arm to the fingers.

Pain when reaching behind the back.

Pain and weakness from a rotator cuff tear.

Wrist pain from repetitive movements.

Aching or burning in the wrist.

Swelling in the wrist or hand.

Pain when gripping an object.

Inability to put weight on the hand.

Numbness in the fingers.

Difficulty using a racket or club.

Tenderness at the base of the thumb (De Quervain’s tenosynovitis).

A feeling of grinding in the wrist joint.

Tingling and numbness in the hand and arm (Carpal tunnel syndrome).

Pain in the groin area after a sprint.

A pulled hamstring or groin muscle.

Discomfort on the outside of the hip (Iliotibial band syndrome).

Pain in the hip or buttock.

Limited hip rotation.

Clicking or catching in the hip joint.

Hip pain that radiates to the knee.

Stiffness in the hip joint after prolonged sitting.

Difficulty with squats or lunges.

Pain in the adductor muscles during kicking.

Pain under or around the kneecap (Runner’s knee).

Swelling and stiffness in the knee.

A popping or snapping sound with a knee injury.

Feeling of instability in the knee.

Inability to fully straighten or bend the knee.

Pain in the front of the knee during jumping (Jumper’s knee).

A locking sensation in the knee.

Sharp pain on the side of the knee.

Pain going up or down stairs.

Feeling of the knee “giving out.”

Tenderness around the kneecap.

Bruising and swelling after a direct impact.

Pain from a torn meniscus.

Instability due to a ligament tear (ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL).

Difficulty putting weight on the knee.

Pain along the shin bone (Shin splints).

Swelling or bruising in the calf.

A sudden “pop” in the calf.

Tenderness in the Achilles tendon.

Heel pain, especially in the morning (Plantar fasciitis).

Ankle swelling after a twist.

Painful walking or running.

A feeling of instability in the ankle.

Pain in the arch of the foot.

Numbness or tingling in the foot.

A feeling of a “stone” in the shoe (Metatarsalgia).

Stress fractures in the foot or shin.

Ankle pain that does not improve with rest.

Pain from a sprained ankle.

Difficulty pushing off the ground.

Discomfort in the calf during running.

A “burning” sensation in the foot.

Pain from overpronation or supination.

Reduced mobility in the toes.

A decrease in athletic performance.

Recurrent injuries to the same area.

Reduced flexibility or range of motion.

Poor balance or coordination.

Muscle weakness that affects a sport.

A noticeable change in gait or running form.