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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
Prevent Ankle Sprains With Proprioception Training
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Why You Shouldn't Do RICE for Sprains
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
How to Treat a Torn Hamstring
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Ankle Sprain: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Choosing Ice or Heat Application to Treat Injury
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Treatments of a Pulled Muscle
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
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
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
Is Your Calf Muscle Pain a Strain or Something Else?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Pulled Abdominal Muscle Symptoms and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
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
The P.O.L.I.C.E. Principle for Acute Sprains and Strains
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Whiplash Causes and Treatments
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Ankle Sprain - Diagnosis and Treatment of Twisted Ankles
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Piriformis Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
How to Properly Ice an Injury
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
5 Sprain and Strain Treatments With the RICE Method
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD