SPRAIN AND ITS SOLUTIONS

SPRAIN AND ITS SOLUTIONS

  • Posted: 31/10/2017
  • By: Alvizia Healthcare
What is Sprain?

A sprain, also known as a torn ligament, is damage to one or more in a ligament or a joint. It is caused when the joint being taken beyond its functional range of motion. The sprain from a minor injury resolves in a few days but if the damage is major it causes rupture of one or more ligaments requiring surgical fixation and complete rest. Ankle and knee is mostly affected areas.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SPRAIN?

The symptoms include:

  • SWELLING
  • PAIN IN THE AFFECTED AREA
  • DIFFICULTY OR INABILITY TO MOVE THE AFFECTED AREA

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF SPRAIN?

  • Fatigue of muscles generally leads to sprains.
  • When one suddenly starts to exercise with a lethargic life sprains are quite common. The reason may be lack of warm up. Muscles are not loosened.
  • Lifting heavy objects is a wrong way may be a cause.
  • Overstressing the muscles.
  • Recent injury.

CURE OF SPRAIN

  • Doctor's recommendation is required with proper medication.
  • Putting ice on the affected area helps.
  • Elevating the affected area by putting it on a pillow, elevating it at a height above the rest of the body will help.
  • Compressing the affected area by specially designed bandages and as recommended by Doctor.
  • Taking proper rest is must.
  • After the sprain is treated properly, adequate exercise will be helpful.
PREVENTION OF SPRAIN

  • Do not exercise in pain or when tired.
  • Take a proper balanced diet and keep yourself healthy. Maintain proper weight.
  • Always warm up before an exercise.
  • Never force your muscles to do anything beyond its limit.
  • Wear proper shoes before playing any sport.
  • Ensure safety measures before playing any sport.
MEDICATION

Sprain is a problem in which the patient is in pain and is not able to do any work so proper and urgent medication and relief is required. Diclofenac Diethylamine BP 1.16 % W/W(Equivalent To Diclofenac Sodium P 1.0% W/W), Linseed Oil BP 3.0 % W/W, Methyl Salicylate IP 10.0% W/W, Menthol IP 0.5 % W/W, Benzyl Alcohol IP 1% W/V(ATMOFIN PLUS GEL) by (ALVIZIA HEALTHCARE) is a proper medication for sprain. It gives quick relief. For furthur details visit: (www.alviziahealthcare.net)