Common symptoms associated with sprains and strains include:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Limited ability to move at the site of injury
PLEASE SEE YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU:
- Have moderate to intense swelling
- Decreased range of motion
- Have a suspected fracture
- Have visible joint deformity – a joint is the area where two bones meet. Examples of joints include shoulder, hips, ankles, wrists, spine, knee, elbow, neck, and thumb.
- Have severe pain
- Have pain lasting for more than 10 days even with treatment