Self-Care Measures Resting can be termed as the best thing to do during this time. Any kind of activity should be avoided which may cause pain, swelling or any other discomfort. You can still exerc

For immediate self-care of a sprain or strain, try the P.R.I.C.E. approach — protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation. In most cases beyond a minor strain or sprain, you'll want your doctor and

Most sprains and strains can be treated at home and will heal in 2 to 3 weeks. Proper treatment focuses on alleviating the pain, controlling the swelling, and most importantly, resting the area wh

Treat Strains with Heat, Not Cold There's a difference between sprains and strains. Sprains affect ligaments (or joints). Strains occur when a muscle is stretched or partially torn. If you have a str

Some who have experienced both a sprain and a broken bone believe the sprain to be the more painful and longer lasting condition. Twisting an ankle, hyperflexing a knee or overextending elbows and wri