Author: Tejesvi Reddy (Pharmacologist)

Sprains And Strains – Prevention – Warm up properly before you exercise and cool down properly afterwards,, Avoid exercising or playing sport when you are tired,, Take precautions against falling keep stairs, walkways, gardens and driveways free of clutter, and put sand or salt on icy spots outside your home in winter.

A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. The most common locations for a sprain to occur are: knee, ankle, wrist, and thumb.A strain is an injury of a muscle and/or tendon. Tendons are fibrous cords of tissue that attach muscles to bone. .

Sprains And Strains – Symptoms – Pain, Swelling and inflammation                 , Bruising, Stiffness, Loss of movement in the affected body part. Sprains And Strains – Causes – Sprains and strains occur as a result of an injury, when the joint is subjected to more physical force that it can withstand. Athletes, dancers, and those who perform manual labor commonly suffer such injuries..

Sprains And Strains – Treatment Using Home Remedies, Yoga, And Diet – Foods to be taken: Beta carotene is a key component of collagen, the material that makes up the ligaments that were damaged in the sprain. Good sources of natural beta carotene are dark green, leafy vegetables like spinach or kale, broccoli and carrots. Vitamin C helps the body reduce swelling. Good sources of vitamin C include cabbage, sweet peppers, kiwis, citrus fruits like oranges, lemons and grape fruits. Protein is needed for maintaining muscle and joint health. Good sources of protein include egg, chicken, fish, nuts, milk.