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1. Calf Muscle Strain
Injuries to the calf muscles (gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris) are common in squash as the sport involves sudden bursts of acceleration which may strain or tear the muscles. The injury can happen when a big tear occurs or develop over time as a result of minor tearing of the muscle fibres which produce scar tissue. Sometimes back problems can be the source of the pain which is then referred to the calf.
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2. Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is commonly suffered by squash players due to the repeated stresses inflicted on the shoulders during squash strokes. The most common cause of shoulder pain is injury to the tendons within the shoulder known as the rotator cuff tendons.
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3. Back Pain
Back pain is a common problem for squash players due to some of the postures the game requires. Front and back hand shots require a lot of spine rotation to deliver force to the raquet.
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4. Trauma
Squash is considered to be a non-contact sport but it is not uncommon for players to collide with one another or a wall, or to be hit by a ball or a racquet. The squash court is a confined space, and the speed of the game, combined with the speed of racquets and balls means that players are sometimes injured.
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5. Achilles tendon injuries
This can be a real problem for some squash players and if you experience pain in the region of the back of the heel, it is important to seek treatment soon to avoid it becoming a difficult, chronic problem.
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