Sports injuries are commonly caused by overuse, direct impact, or the application of force that is greater than the body part can structurally withstand. Common injuries include bruises, sprains, strains, joint injuries and nose bleeds.

Sports injuries can have many causes, including trauma, overuse, and improper technique:
– Trauma
Direct impact, accidents like falls, or applying more force than a body part can withstand.
– Overuse
Repetitive motions, overtraining, or sudden increases in physical activity.

Injuries to the musculoskeletal system that are common in athletes include fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, tendinitis, or bursitis.

Use the R-I-C-E method to relieve pain and inflammation and to speed healing:
1. Rest. Limit activities that involve using the injured area for at least a day or two ….
2. Ice. Apply an ice pack to the injured area for 20 minutes at a time, four to eight times a day. …
3. Compression. …
4. Elevation.

The following are some alternative methods and remedies people can try to make wounds heal faster:
1. Antibacterial ointment.

A person can treat a wound with several over-the-counter (OTC) antibacterial ointments, which can help prevent infections. …
2. Aloe vera. …
3. Honey. …
4. Turmeric paste. …
5. Garlic. …
6. Coconut oil.