Sprains and strainsOverview

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Sprains and strains are injuries to muscles or ligaments, the tissue connecting bones to other bones.

symptoms

Symptoms of a sprain and a strain include pain and swelling around a joint, such as the ankle, wrist or thumb.

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You can treat most sprains and strains with things like rest, ice and compression. Physiotherapy may help if it does not get better in a few weeks.

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prevention

You can help reduce your risk of sprains and strains by warming up before exercising and not exercising too hard.

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