Sprain vs Strain

Sprain vs Strain Strains and sprains are normal injuries in active people, and most are not serious injuries. Regardless of the seriousness of the injury, however, it’s always a good idea to have any injury examined by a medical professional. What is a... More

Sprain vs Strain Strains and sprains are normal injuries in active people, and most are not serious injuries. Regardless of the seriousness of the injury, however, it’s always a good idea to have any injury examined by a medical professional. What is a Strain? A strain is tearing or stretching of a muscle or a tendon. A tendon is a fibrous cord of tissue that connects muscles to bones. A strain occurs when people lift heavy objects or over stretch their muscle. Types of strains include back strain and tendonitis. There are 3 strain grades: Grade I is mild damage to the muscle fiber, in Grade II more fibers are damaged, but the muscle is not totally ruptured. Grade III is a total rupture of a muscle and often needs surgical repair. What is a Sprain? A sprain is stretching or tearing of the ligaments. A ligament is a tough fibrous tissue that connects one bone to another, and mostly occurs in the joints such as the knee, wrists, ankles and fingers. Sprains usually occur when pe Less