An oblique injury in football involves the muscles on the side of the body between the ribs and pelvis. This type of injury can occur when a player takes a hard hit to the waist area, or from overuse or sudden use of the muscles. Symptoms of an oblique injury include sharp, stabbing, or knife-like pain, which can make it difficult for a person to run or even walk. Oblique strains are not commonly seen outside of athletic activities, and are more prevalent in sports such as baseball, golf, tennis, soccer, and wrestling, where players often have to twist or turn their body at a high rate of speed. These injuries can be sufficiently treated with rest since they typically take a couple of weeks to heal fully. If a player rushes back from such an injury, moving effectively could be a problem. Several famous footballers have suffered from oblique injuries, including Christian McCaffrey, Jared Goff, and Jameis Winston.