Sports medicine isn't just for chiseled, pro athletes who get carted off the field in need of speedy recovery. Even weekend warriors who experience pain during workouts can take advantage of the techniques sports-med docs use to diagnose, treat and prevent fitness-related ailments. If you lead an active lifestyle, you'll likely recognize these six most common sports injuries:
* Achilles tendon pain or numbness
* Fractures
* Knee irritation
* Shin splints
* Sprains and strains
* Swollen muscles
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