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A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain. Ankle and wrist sprains are common. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising and being unable to move your joint. You might feel a pop or tear when the injury happens.
A strain is a stretched or torn muscle or tendon. Tendons are tissues that connect muscle to bone. Twisting or pulling these tissues can cause a strain. Strains can happen suddenly or develop over time. Back and hamstring muscle strains are common. Many people get strains playing sports. Symptoms include pain, muscle spasms, swelling and trouble moving the muscle.
At first, treatment of both sprains and strains usually involves resting the injured area, icing it, wearing a bandage or device that compresses the area, and medicines. Later treatment might include exercise and physical therapy.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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Dit Da Jows - Topical remedies for pain relief, bruises, strains, sprains, and sports injuries.
JointFlex - Provides fast and effective relief from simple arthritis pain, backache, bursitis, tendonitis, muscle strains and sprains, bruises and cramps
Royce Medical Company - Developer and manufacturer of products for the treatment of sprains, strains, fractures and post-operative care.
NNODUM Corporation - Triple action Formula for arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, muscle aches and pain, diabetic neuropathy, sprains and strains.
Questions and Answers About Sprains and Strains - Fact sheet from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Sprains and Strains - Online fact sheet from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
About Sprains and Strains - Information about injuries to ligaments and joints throughout the body.
Broken Bones, Sprains, and Strains - From KidsHealth.org, information for parents regarding treatment for these types of injuries.
North Phoenix Chiropractic Office, Dr. Jacob Hoerr - Chiropractic treatment for work, auto, sports injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, headaches, sprain-strain, posture distortion, and body biomechanics, nutrition. (Phoenix)