Can Strains and Sprains be prevented?
Unfortunately, not all sprains and strain can be prevented. Some helpful hints on how to avoid strains and sprains are listed below. • Stretch before you exercise or workout. • Wear proper shoes for the activity. • Warm up properly before activities. • Do not run on icy or uneven surfaces. When to see a Doctor The list below is a good indicator of when you need to seek medical help for your injury. • You have severe pain and cannot put any weight on the injured joint. • The area over the injured joint or next to it is very tender when you touch it. • The injured area looks crooked or has lumps and bumps (other than swelling) that you do not see on the uninjured joint. • You cannot move the injured joint. • You cannot walk more than four steps without significant pain. • Your limb buckles or gives way when you try to use the joint. • You have numbness in any part of the injured area. • You see redness or red streaks spreading out from the injury. • You injure an area that has been injur
