What Are Sprains and Strains?
What Exactly Are Sprains and Strains?
Sprains and strains are soft tissue injuries that differ in the type of tissue affected:
- A sprain involves ligaments, the sturdy bands connecting bones, becoming overstretched or torn.
- A strain affects muscles or tendons, which link muscles to bones, and can result from overstretching or tearing.
Sprains commonly occur in the ankles, wrists, and knees, while strains are frequent in the back, hamstrings, or shoulders. These injuries often arise from physical activities that involve sudden impacts, awkward movements, or repetitive stress.
What Causes Sprains and Strains?
Sprains and strains can result from a variety of factors that stress the body’s soft tissues, including:
- Overuse from repetitive motions or prolonged activity.
- Sudden movements, such as twisting, falling, or quick changes in direction.
- Improper lifting techniques, placing excess strain on muscles and tendons.
- Skipping warm-ups, leaving tissues unprepared for exertion.
- Poor posture or mechanics, creating uneven pressure on joints and muscles.
- Increasing activity levels too quickly, overwhelming the body’s capacity to adapt.
Understanding these causes can help you take preventative steps and reduce your risk of these painful injuries.
How Can We Help With Sprains and Strains?
A thorough physical examination and diagnostic testing will be conducted to determine the severity of your sprain or strain. This includes evaluating your movement patterns, strength, range of motion, and any signs of swelling or tenderness. Based on the assessment, a personalized recovery and rehabilitation plan will be developed.
This plan may include therapeutic techniques like manual adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and mobilization to reduce pain, promote healing, and restore function. Physical therapy will be incorporated to strengthen the muscles, improve flexibility, and support recovery.
Lifestyle changes may also be recommended, including modifying physical activity, ensuring proper body mechanics, and incorporating dietary and nutritional adjustments to support the healing process. Specific exercises and stretches will be prescribed to help prevent reinjury and promote long-term recovery.
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