Wednesday, February 24, 2016

What Are Sprains And Strains?

Sprains and strains are common injuries that affect muscles and ligaments. They usually occur when you change direction or speed suddenly, fall awkwardly or collide with an object or person. This usually occurs while playing sports.

Sprains

A sprain occurs when one or more of your ligaments get stretched, usually as a result of excessive force being applied to a joint. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue around joints that connect bones to one another. Common locations for sprains include the knees, ankles, wrists and thumbs.

Symptoms of a Sprain
  • Pain around the affected joint
  • Being unable to use the joint normally or being unable to put weight on it
  • Swelling
  • Bruising
  • Tenderness


Strains

A strain occurs when muscle fibres stretch or tear. They usually occur when the muscle has been stretched beyond its limits.

Muscle strains are particularly common in the legs and back, such as hamstring strains and lower back strains.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the affected muscle
  • Swelling
  • Bruising
  • Muscle spasms
  • Loss of some, or all, of the function in the affected muscle

How to treat Sprains and Strains?

Minor sprains and strains can usually be treated with techniques, such as PRICE therapy (protection, rest, ice, compression and elevation).

You can try to start moving a sprained joint as soon as it is not too painful to do so, whereas a strained muscle should normally be immobilised for at least a few days.

People will usually regain full use of the affected part within six to eight weeks. Severe injuries may take longer to heal. Some people may experience persistent problems lasting several months.

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