Sprain and Strains, A Simple Guide to the Condition, Treatment and Related Diseases

Sprains, they are injuries to the ligamentsFalling, twisting and getting hit, you have to be vigilantBe careful when you go down the stairsSometimes it is hard to avoid these ligaments tearsPain, swelling, bruising, and unable to move the jointA wrong movement may be the breaking pointThe joint is so stiff and you are unable to walkSomeone please call for help from a docRest, put ice and compress the sprainElevate the joint to relieve the painBandage the sprained joint and use a splintDo not use the joint, cover it with lintIt will be fine you will seeRest the sprain, that is the keySoon you will be on the road to recover, Within one week a normal joint you will discoverStrains are the same as sprainsExcept the muscles are in painTreatment is the same with rest, ice and compressionRecovery will come, no need for depression.-An original poem by Kenneth KeeInteresting Tips about the Healthy Ligaments and MusclesA Healthy Lifestyle1.
Take a well Balanced Diet2. Sprains and strains occur when the ligaments and muscles are not warmed up before activityDo not over stretched your ligaments and musclesDo strengthening exercises for the ligaments and musclesAlways rest the ligaments of the joints and muscles if there are injuries. Compression bandaging gives support to the ligaments and muscles3. Keep bones and body strongBone marrow produces our bloodEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.
Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk. Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruitsZinc and other minerals are important to the body4. Get enough rest and SleepAvoid stress and tension5. Exercise and stay active. It is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2oe hours a week.
One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week. Begin slowly especially if a person has not been active.6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman. Alcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone. Alcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells. Too much alcohol is not good for the nerves supplying the ligaments and muscles.7.
Stop or do not begin smoking. It also interferes with blood supply and healing. Cigarettes contain more than forty types of hazardous and possibly cancer causing chemicals which can harm the smokers and those around them. Smoking can is bad for blood circulations to the ligaments and muscles. Chapter 1Sprains and StrainsWhat are Sprains and Strains?1. SprainA sprain is an injury to the ligaments around a joint caused by the ligament being stretched beyond its own capacity.
Ligaments are strong, flexible fibers that hold bones together at a joint. When a ligament is stretched too far or is torn, the joint will become painful and swell. Sprains are caused when a joint is forced to move into an unnatural position. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain. Ankle and wrist sprains are common. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and being unable to move the joint.
You might feel a pop or tear when the injury happens.2. StrainA strain is a stretched or torn muscle or tendon. Tendons are tissues that connect muscle to bone. Twisting or pulling these tissues can cause a strain. Strains can happen suddenly or dev...