Orange CA Podiatry

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Difference between Sprains and Strains

At Orange CA Podiatry, we understand that accidents and injuries happen, but if you were to trip and fall, would you know the difference between a muscle sprain and a muscle strain? Sprains and strains are common injuries that share similar signs and symptoms but involve different parts of your body. Once we inform you how to decipher between a sprain and a strain, you should contact our office to discuss treatment options if one were ever to occur.


The most common location for a sprain is in your ankle. A sprain is a stretching or tearing of the ligaments – the tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect two bones together in your joints. Strains often occur in the lower back and in the hamstring muscle in the back of your thigh. A strain, on the other hand, is a stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon. A tendon is a fibrous cord that connects muscles to bones. Initial treatment for both sprains and strains includes rest, ice, compression and elevation, however if the pain is severe, you should seek immediate medical attention.


For more information about the services we provide and the foot conditions we treat, visit www.orangecapodiatry.com. To schedule an examination with one of our podiatrists at Orange CA Podiatry in Orange, CA, call 714-628-1995.

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