Sprain is a common ligament injury. Ankle sprain is the most common.
Symptoms vary depending on its severity
However, the sprain can occur at other joints: ankle, foot, knee, hip, elbow, wrist. Symptoms vary depending on the severity of the sprain. Some of the main symptoms include pain, swelling, hematoma and loss of mobility of the affected joint.
Place the joint at rest
As soon as the trauma occurs and for four days, the joint should be placed at rest, ice applied for 20 minutes every three hours, the joint compressed with a bandage and the joint elevated. joint, whether it is the foot, ankle or knee.
The contribution of chiropractic
The French Chiropractic Association emphasizes that in the event of a sprain, the chiropractor intervenes in terms of treatment and prevention. It helps reduce pain and restore mobility to the joint whose ligament has been damaged. In this context, the chiropractor practices soft tissue manipulations. It offers rehabilitation exercises.
Postural advice
In terms of prevention, the chiropractor provides postural and lifestyle advice. In the event of repeated strains, he will look for the existence of musculoskeletal dysfunctions likely to generate a balance or support problem, causing the strains.
More information on www.chiropraxie.com
 Didier Galibert
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08/08/2022 | 
