The Best Treatment For A Sprain

The Best Treatment For A Sprain

On October 26, 2007, Jared Jeffries sprained his right knee in the Knicks' preseason finale. He was worried, because without a spectacular recovery he would not be able to play in the next Friday's season opener in Cleveland. Obviously, sprains can be a serious injury. If you have ever sprained your knee, you know that it can be something that slows you down.

Even if you are doing sports like Windsurfing or Horseshoe or Six-man football just for fun, you can get a possibly crippling sprain.

 What Happens When You Get A Sprain

Your joints are formed where bones are joined. The joints are supported by a fibrous capsule. That capsule is strengthened by ligaments which are thicker collections of fibers. The muscles and tendons that cover the joint give more strength to the joint.

When a joint is pushed out of its normal position, some of those fibers, joints and muscles are damaged. Some of the fibers are indeed torn.

First Aid For A Sprain

When you sprain your ankle, you also tear some of the capillaries in the joint resulting in a bruise. Other tissue damage causes swelling.

There are two highly useful remedies that will decrease bruising and swelling.

Ice is tremendously helpful in decreasing swelling and bruising in a sprain. Ice will decrease the blood flow to a sprain. Ice makes the blood vessels in the area to constrict.

Another very helpful remedy is the pressure bandage. Applying a mild amount of pressure to the injured area will help diminish the blood and fluid from leaking out of blood vessels and tissues.

Sprain Recovery

Over the counter anti-inflammatory medications will help get rid of swelling, bruising and soreness quicker. Ibuprofen and Naproxen are good examples.

After the first two days, start using heat. Heat will dilate the blood vessels and help with healing. Often, alternating heat and cold will stimulate healing even more.

Make It Work For You

Even if you are not some big name athlete, and even if you don't participate in Bobrun cycling or Windsurfing or Lacrosse or Five-a-side football or Baguazhang, you can get hip sprains. Use these quick therapies to make sure you get better without fail.