What Are Sprains and Strains?
Sudden injuries, like sprains and strains, can disrupt your daily routine, especially if you're active or experience a sudden twist or fall. Although these injuries feel similar, they affect different tissues. A sprain injures the ligaments, which connect bones in a joint — like when you roll your ankle and get a sprained ankle. You can also sprain your wrist, knee, or finger. Strains, on the other hand, involve the muscles or tendons, often due to overstretching or overuse, such as a back muscle strain from lifting improperly. It's important to know the difference as treatment varies. At Younger Medical Health and Wellness in Queen Creek and Scottsdale, AZ, our team is here to help you heal properly.
How Are Sprains and Strains Treated?
Our approach to treating sprains and strains depends on the injury's severity, but we often start with the RICE method: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. For example, when dealing with a sprained ankle, applying ice early helps reduce swelling and pain. We recommend resting the joint and using a compression bandage to control swelling while elevating the injured area to help reduce fluid buildup. Muscle strains also benefit from rest, ice, and heat therapy after the initial swelling subsides. Our team may also recommend physical therapy to strengthen and stabilize the injured area. At Younger Medical Health and Wellness, we personalize treatment plans to support your recovery.
What Are the Symptoms of Sprains and Strains?
Knowing the symptoms can help determine whether you have a sprain or strain and guide you on when to seek care. Key symptoms include:
- Pain around the joint or muscle, especially with movement
- Swelling in the injured area
- Bruising or skin color changes
- Difficulty moving the joint
- A popping sensation at the time of injury (for sprains)
- Muscle cramping or spasms
- Difficulty bearing weight on a sprained ankle or knee
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Don't Wait for Pain to Pass
Sprains and strains may be painful, but they don't have to slow you down. The team at Younger Medical Health and Wellness in Queen Creek and Scottsdale, AZ provides professional care for sprained ankles, back muscle strains, and other injuries. Visit us today for personalized treatment and quick relief so you can get back to your daily routine.