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Sprains and Strains Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... Sprains and strains vary in severity. Signs and symptoms depend on the severity of the injury. Sprains Sprains can cause rapid swelling. Generally, the greater the pain and swelling, the more severe t...

Causes
... Sprains and strains occur commonly, and most result in minor injuries. A muscle becomes strained or pulled — or may even tear — when it stretches unusually far or abruptly. This type of in...

Sprains and Strains Prevention

Prevention
... Regular stretching and strengthening exercises for your sport or fitness activity, as part of an overall physical conditioning program, can help to minimize your risk of sprains and strains. Try to be...

Sprains and Strains Treatment

Treatment
... Treating a sprain or strain depends on the severity of the injury. For mild sprains and strains, your doctor likely will recommend basic self-care measures and an over-the-counter pain reliever such a...

Self-care
... For immediate self-care of a sprain or strain, try the P.R.I.C.E. approach — protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation: Protection. Immobilize the area to protect it from further injury. Use...

Sprains and Strains Other

Questions and Answers Sprains and Strains
... This fact sheet contains general information about sprains and strains, which are both very common injuries. Individual sections describe what sprains and strains are, where they usually occur, what t...