Sprains, Strains, and Breaks Treatment Clinic in Davie, FL

The pain of a sprain and a strain are very similar, so you may not be able to tell one from the other based on your discomfort level.

A broken bone may be a slight fracture or an actual break in the bone. A break can vary in its degree of severity.

A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament, which is the tissue that connects two bones. It’s caused by a twist, blow, or fall. Most commonly, people sprain their ankles. You’re more susceptible to a sprain if you’ve had one in that area in the past.

The severity of a sprain varies, as follows:

• Mild sprain – the joint is stable and not loose
• Moderate sprain – partial tear of the ligament, sometimes causes joint instability
• Severe sprain – ligament tears or separates from the bone, affects the function of the joint

Signs of a sprain include:

• Tenderness
• Swelling
• Pain
• Bruising
• Skin discoloration
• Stiffness

If you have a sprained ankle, you may have difficulty putting weight on the area.

A strain, on the other hand, is when you twist, pull, or tear a tendon or muscle. In some cases, you may injure tendons and a muscle simultaneously. It’s possible to suffer from a chronic strain if you overwork your muscles or tendons regularly. You may suffer from a strain if you partake in extended periods of intense exercise without receiving an adequate amount of rest.

You might notice any of the following symptoms:

• Muscle spasms
• Pain
• Swelling
• Muscle weakness
• Muscle cramping

A mild strain occurs when you only stretch or pull a muscle slightly. A moderate strain, on the other hand, will cause a decrease in the function of your muscle since it causes you to overstretch or partially tear your muscle or tendon. When you have a severe strain, you could rupture a muscle or tendon completely.

Two of the most common strains include back and hamstring strains. Athletes who participate in basketball or volleyball and twist frequently are prone to back strains. Running, leaping, and kicking lead to many hamstring strains.

The first step of the process is for us to diagnose your injury. Often, we use an X-ray, CT scan, or MRI to look at the area. We’ll be able to see the bone or tissue to assess it for damage. We can also tell the extent of your injury.

Next, we treat the problem accordingly. For example, if you have a strain or a sprain, we’ll recommend self-care techniques to minimize the amount of damage. The goal of the treatment is to reduce inflammation and promote healing as soon as possible. We may bandage the area to reduce swelling.

If you have a broken ankle, we cast the area to allow it to heal in place. We’ll also provide you with crutches so you can walk. Another important aspect of our treatment for any injury is to supply you with advice on preventing an injury in the future. Reach out to us today to learn more about our services from our expert team.

Walk in today if you suspect you have a strain, sprain, or break. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 4301 South Flamingo Road Suite 102 Davie, FL 33330. We serve patients from Davie FL, Pembroke Pines FL, Miramar FL, Pine Island Ridge FL, Plantation FL, Sunrise FL, and surrounding areas.