Sprains And Strains

A sprain is when stretching or tearing of the ligaments occur. The ligaments are the tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect one bone to another in your joints. The most common location for a sprain is in your ankle. The ligaments are anchored to bone on each side of the joint. If a ligament is stretched or torn, the injury is called a sprain.

A strain is the stretching or tearing of muscle or tendon. A tendon is a fibrous cord of tissue that connects muscles to bones. Strains often occur in the lower back and in the hamstring muscle in the back of your thigh.

The most common reason is the overuse and stretching of the muscle. The damage may occur in three areas:

  • The muscle itself may tear.
  • The area where the muscle and tendon blend can tear.
  • The tendon may rupture partially or completely.

Joints are stabilized by thick bands of tissue called ligaments which surround them. These ligaments allow the joint to move only in specific directions. Some joints move in multiple planes; therefore, they need more than one group of ligaments to hold the joint in proper alignment.

Contact Cupertino Wellness Chiropractic & Great America Chiropractic for Sprain and Strain Pain relief today at 408-855-8608 (Santa Clara) 408-996-9686 (Cupertino) or Email us at [email protected]

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