Did You Just Suffer a Sprain or a Strain?
This type of injury is frequently seen with lifting and twisting while carrying something. This places the small muscles in the elbow and forearm on a tremendous load straining them. This causes elbow and forearm pain as well as sharp spasms with movement as your body tries to protect the injured area from moving. Severity of sprains and strains Sprains and strains are categorized according to severity. A Grade I (mild) sprain or strain involves some stretching or minor tearing of a ligament or muscle. AGrade II (moderate) sprain or
strain is a ligament or muscle that is partiallytorn but still intact. A Grade III (severe) sprain or strain means that the ligament or muscle is completely torn, resulting in joint instability. The keyto a great recovery is occupational therapywith Hands For Living. We help people quickly recover from minor to severe sprains and strains everyday. If you or someone you know is suffering frompain or limitedmovement, call us today to learn more how we can relieve the pain and get you back to enjoying life!
Cool Hand Soak
To Reduce Inflamation
Helps With Pain
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Prepare a tub of cold water. With cold water and ice. Soak hand in water often to evenly and deeply cool your wrist.
Why Choose Hands For Living?
• Expert, caring, and cost-effective evaluation of your injury or concern. • Information about what has happened and what can be done to help. • Specialized exercises and instructions to complete between sessions. • Comfortable and precise customorthoses (splints), if needed, to protect your elbow, wrist, or hand or improve motion. • Care of wounds, scars, swelling, and injuries to tendon, nerve, bone, muscle or soft tissue. • Practical ergonomic instructions to prevent injuries.
Always consultyour therapistorphysicianbefore startingexercisesyouareunsureofdoing.
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