Sprain and strain recovery
Questions in this subject
You want to get back to running, lifting or a full day on your feet after a twisted joint or a pulled muscle. Cleveland Clinic says the RICE method is a longstanding protocol for caring for musculoskeletal injuries. RICE stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation, according to the same page.
Strains, the muscle side
These questions cover what a strain is, how long it takes and how specific muscles are treated.
- What Is a Muscle Strain?
- How long does a pulled muscle take to heal?
- What are pulled hamstring treatments?
- How is a torn calf treated?
Sprains, the ligament side
These questions follow a sprain from the word itself to how it is found and treated.
- What is a sprain?
- What causes sprains?
- What are sprain symptoms?
- How are knee sprains diagnosed?
- How are sprains treated?
Two pages to keep open
Cleveland Clinic has a page on a torn calf muscle and a general page on sprains. Readers in Elmwood Park can use them as a published check on whatever a question page says.
The check before the next step up
Before you go back to full effort, do the easiest version of your sport or task once and note what you feel the next morning. Share that note with a clinician who can examine you.