Question 1

which is worse: a sprain or a strain?

Accepted Answer

Sprain: A sprain is considered worse and there can be more soft tissue damage

Question 2

any suggestions on which is worse a strain or a sprain?

Accepted Answer

Don't strain: A strain is injury to a muscle or tendon or both. A sprain is injury to a ligament. Either can be bad. It just depends on the type of injury sustained and your ability to recover.

Question 3

whats the difference betewn a sprain and strain?

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Ligament vs. tendon: A sprain is an injury (partial tear/stretch) to a ligament. A ligament connects a bone to a bone. A strain is a similar injury but to a muscle or tendon. A tendon connects a muscle to a bone.

Question 4

what herbs are good for healing sprains and strains?

Accepted Answer

Arnica & Rutin: If you have sprains and strains then you may benefit from using two natural herbal remedies.  Arnica is good for swelling and pain and healing.  It comes at a pill and as a gel to rub on the areas. Rutin is good for bruising.  You can find both at the health food store.  Make sure you check to see if they interact with any of your prescription medications before taking them.

Question 5

what is the difference between a sprain and a strain?

Accepted Answer

Different: Sprains affect ligaments and connective tissue

strains affect muscles.

Question 6

sprain and strain - what is the difference and treating methods please?

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Different structures: A sprain is an injury to a ligament.  A strain is an injury to tendon or muscle generally.  Ligaments need time to heal so they may need bracing and rest while maintaining good range of motion.  Tendons or muscles need time to heal but also later in the rehab course need strengthening to recover it normal function.

Question 7

how are hip muscle strains or sprains treated?

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Conservatively: Active rest and recovery, ice, compression, gentle stretching anti inflammatory medication, massage possibly..Etc.

Question 8

what are the degrees of sprains and strains?

Accepted Answer

1,2,3: They are rated as 1st, 2nd & 3rd degree depending on the extent of injury.

Question 9

what's the difference between sprains and strains?

Accepted Answer

Ligament vs tendon: In general, strains are injuries to a muscle or tendon. A tendon connects the muscle to bone.  A sprain is an injury to a ligament.  Ligaments connect one bone to another. Both can range from mild (like a stretch with mild injury and pain) to severe (complete tear that might need surgery).  See your doctor if you have severe pain, weakness, instability, swelling or an injury that doesn't heal.

Question 10

are sprains and strains the same thing or different?

Accepted Answer

Different: They are different.

Sprains affect ligaments and connective tissue.

Strains affect muscles.

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