Sprain
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What is it?
The bones of the body are lined with ligaments that bind each bony structure to the other, an sprain occurs when the ligaments that are around a joint are called ligaments. injure, stretch or tear. Although ligaments are mainly made up of tough fibres, when they are strained they break.
The most common areas for sprains are the wrists, ankles and fingers.
Causes
Sprains are mainly caused by some form of bad movement or a fall, but, as they occur in different parts of the body, the ways in which they are produced vary.
For example, your knee may be affected if you turn sharply while playing sports or exercising. In most cases, when you sprain your wrist, fingers or ankles, it is due to a fall or an accident. a blow and even by muscle weakness.
In fact, any accident that tears the tough bands of fibrous tissue that form the ligament covering the bones can lead to a sprain.
manifestaciones
Los manifestaciones varían dependiendo de la causa del esguince y de la zona en la que se produce.
No obstante, los manifestaciones más comunes de un esguince son la joint stiffness and pain in the affected area, to the point that any movement with the joint causes discomfort.
When the blood vessels rupture, the following occurs haematomas on and around the part of the body where the sprain occurred. In addition, the inflammation es otro manifestación frecuente en la mayoría de los personas con esguinces, ya que el nervio se inflama.
Incluso algunos personas experimentan heat in the injured joint, because blood accumulates due to the blow.
Before practising any sport, it is important that you take a few minutes to do the following heating, This stretches your muscles and joints and avoids stiffness.
On the other hand, because most sprains occur in the ankles, it is advisable to use a suitable footwear and that it moulds to the foot.
En algunos casos, los esguinces son señal de algún problema en la propia articulación o nervio, de ahí que para prevenirlos hace falta un chequeo quiropráctico en búsqueda de señales de alerta para corregirlas a tiempo. En Salud Quiropráctica te brindaremos esta atención, visítanos en cualquiera de nuestras sedes ubicadas en Valencia, y Alzira.
Types
Sprains are classified according to the severity of the injury into three grades:
Grade 1This occurs when the level of tension that the ligaments should have decreases due to the injury, but there is no separation of ligament and bone. Therefore, despite the pain, you will still be able to perform everyday movements.
Grade 2Grade two sprain: It is called a grade two sprain when the ligaments are torn, so you won't be able to do any movement due to the pain caused by the injury.
Grade 3A grade 3 sprain occurs when the ligament ruptures and separates from the bone of the affected area, often requiring surgical intervention.
Diagnosis
Para poder valorar a un persona con esguince se pueden hacer physical examinations and x-rays showing the damage caused by the injury or tearing of joints.
It is essential to see a specialist when the joint does not improve within one or two days, also if you feel a sharp numbness where the sprain occurred.
Treatments
Because sprains occur when the joint is injured, it is common for the affected area to become swollen, which is why apply ice on it is recommended in order to reduce inflammation.
Keep the ankle, toes, knee or injured area in a safe and secure position. rest and preferably bandaged, This way we limit movement. The latest studies show that for a grade 1 ankle sprain it is best to walk through the pain. For a grade 2 or 3 sprain, it is usually surgical intervention.
At the Salud Quiropráctica clinic, experienced professionals treat these injuries from the root of the problem. Visit us and we will treat you in the way that best suits your case.
Risk factors
There are some risk factors that increase the chances of suffering a sprain, some of them are:
- Muscle weakness: Muscle weakness exponentially increases the chances of injury to any part of the body because the joint is stiff.
- Dangerous surfaces and areas: If you walk on a very unstable or uneven surface, you run the risk of injuring your foot, falling and spraining your wrist or toes.
- Inappropriate footwearIt is essential that you wear shoes that fit your feet as well as possible and that are appropriate for the occasion and the place you are going to. It is best to avoid high-heeled sandals as they are more likely to hurt you.
Complications
Most sprains are easy to recover from, but in many cases there are complications due to the severity of the injury.
It may be that a surgical intervention if the ligaments linking the joints to the bones are torn. It can even lead to a dislocation or fracture que impida al persona soportar sobre la rodilla, tobillo o zona afectada, el peso del resto del cuerpo o la movilidad de la misma. Además, si el persona siente que el pain is not only in the joints but also in the bones, then the injury is serious.
To prevent a sprain from becoming complicated and even reaching the point of requiring surgery, go to any of the three Chiropractic Health centres, where you will receive the proper care and treatment. personalised attention according to the severity of the sprain you suffered.
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