Question 1

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 2

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 3

are sprains and strains the same thing or different?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

what are home procedures for treating sprains and strains?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation.

Question 5

whats the difference betewn a sprain and strain?

Accepted Answer

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 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

is it  safe to see a chiropractic after a bad car wreck with multiple sprains and strains?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Make sure there are no serious structural issues first. X-rays or possible even ct or MRI scans may be needed first.

Question 9

what natural methods can help pain, bruises, sprains and strains from a car wreck?

Accepted Answer

Arnica & Rutin: If you have swelling, bruising and pain 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 10

difference in osteoarthritis vs lumbar sprain and strain?

Accepted Answer

Source of pain: Osteoarthritis creates pain through inflammation of degenerative discs and joints of the spine while sprains /strains are typically soft tissue injuries that heal or resolve over a short period of time while osteoarthritis tends to be more persistent.

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