Sprains and strains are common musculoskeletal injuries that can cause significant pain, swelling, and impaired joint movement. However, sprains differ in that they involve the stretching or tearing ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Many people don't know differences between a strain and a sprain. Athletes of all skill levels endure injuries every year.

The amount of pain associated with sprains, strains and breaks can be virtually equal; often, the only way to determine the cause of a person's severe pain is to see a doctor. If you've sprained your ...

Last week, we reviewed concussions as we approach the fall sports season. This week, as many scholastic athletes prepare for their first games, let’s take a look at different types of bone, muscle and ...

When a sprain occurs, you have overstretched, twisted, or damaged a ligament, usually from a sudden event (i.e. twisting your ankle while running). Ligaments are bands of tissues that connect the ...