A sprain is the overstretching of a ligament, which connects one bone to another. They present with pain, bruising, swelling, and limited ability to move the joint.
A strain is the overstretching of a muscle or tendon. These can present with muscle spasms, muscle weakness, swelling, pain, cramping, inflammation, and limited ROM.
Ex: you sprain your ankle (the ligaments that hold the joint together) but you strain your hamstring (the muscle).
The following injuries are the most common sprain/strain conditions that we treat:
Ankle Sprains
Hamstring/Calf Strains
Rotator Sprain/Strains
Whiplash
Knee Sprains
