SPRAINS AND STRAINS

At Horizon Joint and Wellness Medical Clinic, we specialize in treating sprains and strains to help you regain strength and mobility. A sprain is a ligament injury, while a strain affects muscles or tendons. Both can cause pain, swelling, and limited movement. Strains range from mild (first-degree) to severe (third-degree), which may result in a complete loss of strength and motion. Our expert team is here to provide personalized care for a full recovery.

If left untreated, sprains and strains can become chronic and take longer to heal. At Horizon, we offer services to reduce pain and improve function from these injuries.

COMMON TYPES OF STRAINS

  • Wrist and thumb sprain/strain

  • Ankle sprain/strain

  • Knee sprain/strain

  • Elbow sprain/strain

  • Neck sprain/strain

DIAGNOSIS

If you suspect a sprain or strain, our experienced doctors can often diagnose it through a physical exam. A full assessment helps identify any limitations, and imaging may be used to confirm the diagnosis if needed.

TREATMENT

Depending on the injury's severity, conservative treatments can help with sprain/strain recovery. At our multidisciplinary clinic, we offer several treatment options:

  1. Exercise & Rehab: Guided programs to reduce pain and preserve function.

  2. Injection Therapy: Options like PRP, prolotherapy, and cortisone to aid healing.

  3. Activity Modification: Adjustments to daily activities for ongoing relief.

  4. Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques like active release and Graston.

  5. Acupuncture & Dry Needling: Small needles to modulate pain and promote healing.

  6. Shockwave Therapy: To encourage natural healing.