Sprains and strains are common injuries that occur due to overuse or sudden movements. While they do share similarities, the main difference is the type of tissue affected, as sprains involve ligaments and strains involve muscles or tendons.
If you’ve ever suffered a sprain or strain, you’ve likely experienced symptoms, including pain, swelling, bruising, tenderness, or limited range of motion. Treatment involves what is called the RICE method (rest, ice, compression, and elevation), but also chiropractic adjustments and physical therapy.
Our team is skilled in providing sprain and strain treatment with a customized plan to help you recover as quickly as possible.
Sprains affect your ligaments, tough bands of tissue that connect your bones. Movements like twisting, wrenching, or overstretching can all cause sprains. They are typically classified as three grades, including:
Strains affect your muscles and tendons, which are tough bands of tissue that connect your muscles to your bones. Repeated overuse, sudden movements, or weak muscles can all lead to a strain. Like sprains, strains are classified by three grades, including:
If you think you’ve suffered a sprain or strain, listen to your body and avoid activities or movements that worsen your symptoms.
We believe in a holistic approach to treating sprains and strains. Our experienced team conducts thorough evaluations to determine the root cause of your injury with a personalized treatment plan, including chiropractic adjustments and therapeutic exercises. We’ll address both the structural and functional aspects of your injury. Our goal is to help you recover quickly and effectively, so you can get back to doing what you love.
Treating your sprained ankle by using the RICE method is a good start. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, chiropractic treatment, as well as physical therapy, will speed up the healing process.
Wrist sprains can take between two and six weeks to heal, but this varies depending on the severity of your sprain. Mild sprains may take significantly less time to heal than more severe ones.
Pain, swelling, weakness, tenderness, or difficulty moving your wrist are all common indicators of a wrist sprain. If you notice a popping or clicking sound when the injury occurred, that can also be a potential sign.
Treating a strained back may involve the RICE method and over-the-counter pain relievers to start. If your pain is severe or doesn’t improve, consult a healthcare professional who can diagnose your injury and recommend other forms of treatment, like physical therapy or chiropractic care.
Rest your neck and avoid activities that make your pain worse. Applying ice can help reduce swelling and inflammation, as well as responsibly taking over-the-counter pain relievers. Physical therapy or chiropractic care are also great options to consider.
Similar to treating other strains, the RICE method, chiropractic treatment, and physical therapy are all good ways to treat your calf strain.
It is not advised to walk on a pulled hamstring as this can only further delay healing and cause more pain.
The time it takes to heal a strained groin varies largely on the grade and severity of your strain. Mild strains may take a few weeks, but more severe strains may take several months.
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