Sprains and Strains Pain Treatment in Bel Air MD
A sprain and strain are the same thing, but in different body parts. Sprains are associated with ligaments and strains are associated with muscles and tendons. They can run the gamut from a twisted ankle playing basketball that you can “walk off”, all the way up to career-ending ACL injuries.

Symptoms of a Sprain or Strain:

• Joint pain or muscle pain
• Swelling
• Joint stiffness
• Discoloration of the skin, especially bruising
• Loss of strength
• Loss of range of motion

Causes of Sprains and Strains:

• Auto accidents
• Sports accident
• Work injury
• I did something I shouldn’t have and injured myself

Treatment of Strains and Sprains

How long do sprains and strains take to heal? Depends on the severity and location of the injury. They can heal in a few weeks or linger on for months to years. The sooner you seek appropriate treatment, the quicker the time frame though. Some injuries however will never heal on their own; and can lead to much more serious conditions overtime. The same can be true of injuries that aren’t treated properly.  Following the initial evaluation, the exact nature of treatment whether its active care, therapy or bracing can be determined.

Examples of Sprains:

• Ankle (most common)
• Knee
• Wrist
• Fingers
• Neck (whiplash)