Sprains and Strains

Sprains are ligament injuries while strains are muscle injuries, though they can both be painful. Learn the best ways to treat both in order to ensure a fast and safe recovery.

Groin Pain When Walking: Causes, Treatments, and When to See a Doctor

By Tim Petrie, DPT, OCS

Diagnosing and Treating Groin Pulls

Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS

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Prevent Ankle Sprains With Proprioception Training

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Jogger checking if his ankle is broken or twisted

Why You Shouldn't Do RICE for Sprains

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

A man stretching his hamstrings in the Gym

How to Treat a Torn Hamstring

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

Young man holding ice pack on ankle

Ankle Sprain: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

Ice on a knee injury

Choosing Ice or Heat Application to Treat Injury

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Man on the beach holding his hamstring

Treatments of a Pulled Muscle

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

Woman holding her hurt ankle at a race.

The Difference Between a Sprain and a Strain

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Costochondritis: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Sprain and Strain Muscle and Ligament Injuries

By Jonathan Cluett, MD

high ankle sprain

How a High Ankle Sprain Is Treated

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

Low Back Strain - Treatment of Back Muscle Injuries

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

Stretching Exercises for a Calf Strain

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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Is Your Calf Muscle Pain a Strain or Something Else?

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

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Pulled Abdominal Muscle Symptoms and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS

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Wobble Board Ankle Sprain Exercises Strengthen Joints

Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.

Calf Strain and Muscle Spasm of the Leg

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT

Pulled Hamstring Is a Muscle Strain Injury of the Thigh

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

How to Treat and Prevent Leg Cramps

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Proper treatment of acute injuries may include the P.O.L.I.C.E. principle.

The P.O.L.I.C.E. Principle for Acute Sprains and Strains

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

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Whiplash Causes and Treatments

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

ankle sprain sports

Ankle Sprain - Diagnosis and Treatment of Twisted Ankles

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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Piriformis Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Ice on left knee joint

How to Properly Ice an Injury

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO

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5 Sprain and Strain Treatments With the RICE Method

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD