Strains and sprains are common injuries that can happen to anyone—whether you’re playing sports, lifting something heavy, or simply taking a wrong step. While they’re often confused, strains involve muscles or tendons, and sprains affect ligaments. Both can cause pain, swelling, and limited movement, but with the right care, most heal well on their own.
Symptom Duration:
- Known injury date
- Body part
- Injury mechanism (what happened)
- Bruising or swelling
- Level of dysfunction (able to walk or move joint normally)
- Recurrent injury or painful area
- OTC meds tried
Medication Treatments:
- Antibiotics
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