What kind of treatment do pro athletes receives so that they can come back into a game after they had to leave the game with an apparent injury

Question

During the SNF Matchup between the Miami Dolphins and the Philadelphia Eagles, WR Jaylen Waddle had to leave the game with what looked like an apparent back issue in the second quarter of the game.

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He was ruled questionable to return by team officials. However, at the beginning of the third quater he was back on the field, sprinting at full speed and catching balls.

So what outerworld treatment do pro athletes receives that make them recover from such injuries?

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Answer 1

The popular one is called toradol. It’s an injection that works fast to reduce swelling and pain. It’s prescription only and can have some nasty side effects, but NFL players are healthy enough to handle it.