Management of Sprains and Strains

Sprains/strains happen when you cannot put weight on the part of your body without pain, and the area appears bruised or swollen, or If there is tenderness and pain around a joint like radiation, thumb, knee, ankle, etc.
Management:

• Avoid heat therapy, hot baths and massages, and alcohol for 10-15 days
• Rest: no exercise/ physical activity.
• Ice: apply ice pack/ frozen pea bag over the area every few hours for 20 minutes.
• Compression: use compression elastics to manage any swelling.
• Elevate: elevate the injured part above the level of the heart to reduce swelling.
• Use otc painkillers and analgesic creams to reduce pain.