SPRAIN/STRAIN
What causes sprain/strain?
Strains and sprains are caused when a joint is forced beyond
its normal range of motion, or when you overuse muscles that
are out of shape or haven’t been warmed up properly.
Back strain
can occur when you suddenly twist your back or lift without
bending your knees. Neck Strain can be caused by an auto accident.
Strain occurs when a muscle or tendon is overstretched. Strains
are usually caused by putting stress on tight or weak muscles.
A Sprain is a tear in a ligament tissue that connects bones,
caused by sudden, forceful, twisting of a joint. If the tissue
doesn’t heal properly, the muscles may shorten and the
joint becomes arthritic. This causes the joint to misalign
and the nerves to become chronically irritated. This can speed
up degeneration or arthritis 10 times faster. A knee problem
occurs from a twist or injury that may produce a mild sprain
or moderate stretching or splitting of the ligaments. Elbow
sprain/strain results from improper or repeated gripping and
bending or plain overuse can strain elbow muscles and tendons.
What a chiropractor can do? To help find the cause of your
pain and stiffness, you and your chiropractor discuss your
symptoms, any prior injuries, your health history, and your
lifestyle, including work and leisure activities. Physical,
orthopedic and neurological tests can help reveal the condition
of a joint. Static motion palpation tests check for tenderness,
pain, swelling and restricted range of motion. If needed,
other tests, such as x-rays may be done to show detailed images
of muscles, ligaments and other soft tissue. Accurate diagnosis
requires a medical history and examination along with a course
of treatment.
