A sprained ankle can turn into a serious chronic instability if left untreated. When you leave torn ligaments to heal on their own, they can fuse together haphazardly and form weak, inflexible scar tissue. Your range of motion can suffer tremendously, resulting in difficulty walking for the long term. IsRead More →
Walking will not damage your knee further. Always try to walk normally – i.e. heel down first. In the early stages after injury excessive weight bearing may cause increased pain and swelling. You may be given crutches for a short time to help with this. How long do you haveRead More →
If your finger is sprained, you might have: Pain in one of your finger joints when you try to move or use it. Stiffness in your finger or having a hard time straightening or bending it. Tenderness in your joint when you touch the area. Swelling in one of yourRead More →
Excessive licking on joints or legs. Limping. Loss of appetite. Pain. Reddened joints. Reluctance to put weight on paw or limb. Swollen joints. Swollen paws. Can puppies sprain their legs? Just like people, dogs can suffer from sprained and strained limbs, including a sprained leg or ankle. How do IRead More →