Sprain

The Best Treatment For Your Sprain

On October 26, 2008, Sachin C  sprained his right knee in the cricket field. He was worried, because without a spectacular recovery he would not be able to play in the next Friday's season finals. As you can see, sprains can be a painful and somewhat crippling problem. If you have ever sprained your shoulder, you know that it can be very painful.

Even if you are doing sports like Sprinting or Triathlon or Racquets or Telemark skiing or Motorcycle speedway just for fun, you can get a significant sprain.

What Happens When You Get A Sprain

Your joints are located where bones are joined. The joints are supported by a fibrous capsule. The capsule is further strengthened by ligaments which are thicker collections of fibers. The muscles and tendons that cover the joint give even more strength to the joint.

When a joint is forced out of its normal position, some of those fibers, joints and muscles are damaged. Some of the fibers are actually torn.

First Aid For A Sprain

When you sprain your elbow, you also tear some of the small blood vessels in the joint resulting in a bruise. Other tissue damage causes swelling.

There are two highly useful techniques that will minimize bruising and swelling.

Ice is tremendously helpful in decreasing swelling and bruising in a sprained joint. Ice will decrease the amount of blood flow to a sprain. Ice causes the blood vessels in the area to constrict.

Another very helpful remedy is the pressure dressing. Applying a little pressure to the sprain will help minimize the blood and fluid from leaking out of blood vessels and tissues.

Sprain Recovery

Over the counter anti-inflammatory medications can help get rid of swelling, bruising and soreness quicker. Ibuprofen and Naproxen are good examples.

After the first two days, start using heat. Heat will dilate the blood vessels and help with healing. Often, alternating heat and cold will stimulate healing even more.

Make It Work For You

Even if you are not some big name athlete, and even if you don't participate in Kneeboarding or Korfball or Surfboat or Carambole billiard, you can get knee sprains. Use these quick therapies to make sure you get better painlessly.