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Is there a difference between a muscle strain and sprain? what is the treatment for both? i injured my thigh muscle working out.
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Difference: A sprain is a stretch and/or tear of a ligament. A strain is an injury to a muscle and/or tendons. Rest, ice, compression and elevation are used to address both types of injuries(for the most part.) But the nuance of treatment really depends on the exact nature of your injury.
Answered 8/25/2015
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