SPRAINS & STRAINS

SPRAINS

A sprain (possibly from Middle French espraindre, to squeeze) is an injury in a joint, caused by the ligament being stretched beyond its capacity. A muscular tear caused in the same manner is referred to as a strain. In cases where either ligament or muscle tissue is torn, immobilization and surgical repair may be necessary. Ligaments are tough, fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones. Sprains can occur in any joint but are most common in the ankle and wrist.

SYMPTOMS

  • Pain

  • Swelling

  • Bruising

  • Decreased ability to move the limb

  • If the ligament is ruptured, one may hear a popping sound

  • Difficulty using the affected extremity

SPRAINS & STRAINS WITH ACUPUNCTURE?

SYMPTOMS

  • localized pain

  • stiffness

  • discoloration and bruising around the strained muscle

STRAINS

For a new sprain & strain, removing dead blood comes from injury is important. Acupuncture & Herbs treatment is help for stopping the internal bleeding quicker, reduces the swelling, and also helps blood flow to injured tissues. The patient will experience the swelling go down and the pain will be reduced with one or two treatments. Avoid physical activities; this will help to speed healing.

A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon in which the muscle fibres tear as a result of overstretching. A strain is also colloquially known as a pulled muscle. The equivalent injury to a ligament is a sprain.