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.
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What Is a Sprained Wrist?
Woman with aches and pains in her buttocks region.
Causes of Buttock Pain and Treatment Options
Feet, showing gout in big toe of right foot
Turf Toe vs. Gout: How to Tell the Difference
Woman holding knee in pain
How to Treat an MCL Sprain
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Topical Relief for Muscle Pain
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How to Wrap Your Knee
people walking
What Causes Groin Pain When Walking?
groin strain
Pulled Groin Muscle
Photo of a woman performing yoga balance exercises.
Prevent Ankle Sprains With Balance and Proprioception Exercises
Jogger checking if his ankle is broken or twisted
RICE Method Benefits and Side Effects
A man stretching his hamstrings in the Gym
Treatment of a Torn Hamstring
Young man holding ice pack on ankle
What Is an Ankle Sprain?
Ice on a knee injury
Is Ice or Heat Better for Treating an Injury?
Man on the beach holding his hamstring
How to Treat a Pulled Muscle
Woman holding her hurt ankle at a race.
The Difference Between a Sprain and a Strain
rib pain
What Is Costochondritis?
injury
What Are Sprains and Strains?
high ankle sprain
How a High Ankle Sprain Is Treated
back strain
Low Back Strain Symptoms and Treatment
calf stretch
Calf Strain Stretching
Cramp in calf Typical pain in a jogger`s calf. XXL size image.
Is Your Calf Muscle Pain Just a Strain or Something Else?
a woman doing abdominal crunches
Pulled Abdominal Muscle Symptoms and Treatment
a person balancing on a wobble board
Wobble Board Ankle Sprain Exercises Strengthen Joints
calf strain
Calf Strain and Muscle Spasm of the Leg
hamstring pain
Pulled Hamstring Overview
leg cramp
How to Treat and Prevent Leg Cramps
Proper treatment of acute injuries may include the P.O.L.I.C.E. principle.
What Is the P.O.L.I.C.E. Principle?
Young woman in bed with neck ache
Neck Strain Causes and Treatment
ankle sprain sports
Ankle Sprains
Fitness woman stretching legs doing pilates leg stretches exercises
Piriformis Syndrome Overview
Person holding ice pack on ankle.
How to Properly Ice an Injury
Woman holding ice pack on her shoulder
Sprain and Strain Treatments