Sprains, Strains & Minor Pains: Diagnosis & Treatment

When you injure a wrist, ankle, knee or other joint, you need to know what the injury is before you can treat it. Sprains occur when you tear or over-stretch a ligament, while a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon. Other sources of pain include muscle soreness or spasms, arthritis, and bruising.

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Sprain, Strain or Just a Pain?

You twisted your ankle, and now it’s beginning to swell. What do you do next? Treat it at home, or get help? And should you use ice or heat? Use our assessment to find out what kind of injury you have and what to do.

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National Athletic Trainers' Association	Q	What is the difference between a neck sprain and strain?
National Athletic Trainers' Association	A	A sprain is an injury to a neck ligament. A strain is . . . Read More

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