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Sprains and strains
Sprains and strains are conditions in which a person has problems with his muscles (strains) and joints (sprains), such as pain, swelling, fractures, restricted movement, or joint instability, due to trauma or excessive exercise. The treatment depends on the injury.
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41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
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Will epsom salt really work when you have sprains and strains?
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what does having sprain and strain of lumbosacral mean?
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Difference in osteoarthritis vs lumbar sprain and strain?
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What is the difference between a muscle sprain and a muscle strain? I've been using ibuprofen and heat (my quad) - any other advice?
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What are treatments for sprain/ strain with lateral bulges?
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How are hip muscle strains or sprains treated?
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A 52-year old female asked:
How do u know if u strain or sprain ur wrist?? How do u know if u broke it??
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A 28-year old female asked:
I was a firefighter/paramedic for 10 years- multiple back strains/sprains. Is it more likely ill feel labor in my back?
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Does it matter if my ankle injury is a sprain or a strain?
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A 27-year old asked:
I had a lumbar strain or sprain 3 months ago, but still have pain. When will it fully heal?
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Is physical therapy the best remedy for a back, lumbar strain, and/or sprain injury?
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How can I tell if my back pain is a sprain, strain, or a pulled muscle?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I hurt my low back and ankle, 2 wks ago. Still hard to walk, with swelling and partial numbness on left side of my front calf. Sprain or strain?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Why does a shoulder sprain or strain cause pain under the breast? As in where underwire of bra would sit. Is it better to wear bra or no bra to help?
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A 53-year old female asked:
Doc said if there's ligament/ tendon tear or rupture at ankle after sprain, I can't walk at all. Since I can walk, it means strain. No need MRI. True?
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A 53-year old female asked:
Been sitting for weeks n limping around because of an ankle sprain. Now, lower back pain when I sit, stand or walk. Did I strain lower back muscles?
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I think I strained my back from pulling down a heavy metal gate at work. Could it be that I sprained a muscle?
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Is physical therapy in the recovery from a sprained and strained ankle imporant?
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A 35-year old male asked:
I have a strained/sprained ACL and a family ski trip next week. Can I ski? Should I ski? Thanks
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How do I know if my foot is sprained, strained or broken?
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Without going to the doctor, how can I tell if my foot is sprained, strained or broken?
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