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What is the difference between a sprain and a strain? Both injuries can cause pain, swelling, and limited movement in the area they occur
A sprain is an injury to the ligament caused by over-stretching or tearing. Sprains are usually the results of falling or twisting the wrong way and forcing a joint into an awkward position–like landing on an ankle incorrectly while playing sports.
A strain is an injury to the muscle, tendon, or both caused by over- stretching or tearing. Strains often result from trauma, overexertion, and repetitive movements–like lifting a heavy item, exercising too hard and tearing a muscle, or injury from repetitive movements.
Sprain/Strains may seem like minor injuries compared to breaking a bone, but they still require rehabilitation and care. You may tell yourself do just wait it out and the sprain will resolve itself with time, and leave no permanent impairment – but this is often not the case. Scar tissue can form in muscles, tendons and ligaments that don’t heal properly and can result in worsening pain scar tissue formation, permanent restricted range of motion, or serious injury if not properly taken care of.
Immediately after and for the first 2-3 days following the sprain/strain injury, you should focus on reducing inflammation. It can be helpful in the short term if you can take NSAIDS like ibuprofen or acetaminophen, and follow the R.I.C.E. protocol.
The R.I.C.E. protocol which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation:
The best time to get in for a chiropractic adjustment after a sprain/strain is typically 2 or 3 days after icing and rest. These injuries require more than a day or two of rest to recover from, and should be taken seriously. Most people with a sprain or strain related injury need anywhere from six to eight weeks to fully recover, but chiropractic treatment has been shown to reduce this recovery time significantly.
As the sprain/strain heals, fluid is drawn into the tissues during the inflammation stage. Chiropractic adjustments help to mobilize and flush out inflammation and fluid from the sprained muscles, drawing nutrients and oxygen into the tissues to speed healing. Gentle Chiro treatment can increase range of motion, and help to reduce scar tissue formation. This mobilization will help increase pliability of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, reduce stiffness, and speed healing.
In addition to joint manipulation, we can use other treatments for sprains and strains such as:
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