how can a sprain be cured?

Question

Can rest and elevation help cure a sprain?

Answer 1

R.I.C.E. and time: A sprain will heal given time. To alleviate symptoms in the acute period, r.I.C.E. Rest, ice, compression, elevation. Oral anti-inflammatories may help with swelling/pain. Once the swelling has decreased, begin working on range of motion. Gently progress to strengthening and gradually return to activities as tolerated.

Answer 2

Multifactorial: R.I.C.E. Rest, ice, compression, elevation. Immobilization with a splint or brace may be of benefit in the initial phase of recovery. Oral anti-inflammatory medication may help with the pain and swelling. Once improved, mobilization and physical therapy can help restore strength and function.

Answer 3

Rest, sunshine: Rest, ice/heat whichever feels better, bracing. Getting 30-60 min of sunshine at noon time for faster recovery and pain relief since Vitamin D is a healing and anti-inflammatory hormone. Alternatively, take vit D3 10k IU/day for 1-2 months.

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

Ice first: Ice for an injury than rest. Heat to stretch and ice after exercise.

Answer 6

Sprain: For first 48-72 hours RICE- rest, ice , compression and elevation is the usual recommended treatment for sprain. No heat, running, alcohol and massage .

Answer 7

Unlikely: A sprain will likely go to a triage nurse or resident. It is not a emergency and hence you likely will not be given any priority. Rest, ice, compression and antiinflammatories and see your doc, don't clog an emergency room for a non emergency issue. Hope you feel better.

Answer 8

Ed staff: A minor sprain or strain will likely not be staffed by an orthopedic surgeon as ed staff are more than qualified to triage and provide acute treatment for these injuries. If the injury is more severe the ed provider may consult an orthopedic surgeon. The emergency room will recommend appropriate follow up based on the nature of the injury.

Answer 9

Sprain: The er physician will perform your exam. At that point depending on your diagnosis they may refer you to your primary care physician or into an orthopedist.

Answer 10

Depends on injury: Ligaments heal differently mcl almost always heal in ^ weeks and then improve over the next several months acl knee tears when complete do not heal.

Answer 11

Depends: Mild or grade 1 sprains typically heal in 1-2weeks grade 2 or moderate sprains take about 4weeks to heal a grade 3 sprain which is a complete ligament tear can take 6-8 weeks to heal and might require surgery.

Answer 12

10 - 14 days: Typically sprains and strains recover in 10 - 14 days.

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