| Sprains and strains are often lumped together and are | | | | A ligament that is overstretched is the cause of mild |
| among the most common of sports injuries. A sprain is | | | | sprains. A moderate sprain is caused when the |
| an injury to a ligament, the thick, fibrous tissue that | | | | ligament stretches even further but does not break, |
| connects bones together. A strain is an injury to a | | | | and a severe sprain completely tears or ruptures a |
| muscle or tendon. Sprains and strains can both cause | | | | ligament. These sprains are graded according to the |
| tremendous pain. Sprains most often occur in the back | | | | extent of the injury; for instance, Grade 1 and Grade 2 |
| or the hamstring muscle, which is located in the back | | | | ankle sprains can usually be treated with ice or |
| of the thigh. The people most at risk for sprains and | | | | physical therapy and are considered mild to moderate. |
| strains are soccer, football and hockey players as well | | | | A grade 3-ankle sprain is considered severe and can |
| as boxers and wrestlers. Hand and arms sprains can | | | | cause a permanent disability. In such instances, an |
| happen in gymnastics, tennis, rowing, golf, and other | | | | operation could be in order to correct damage from |
| sports that require extensive gripping. Elbow sprains | | | | the sprain. |
| sometimes occur in individuals who participate in | | | | Will Painwave X4000 help with Sprains? |
| racquet sports, throwing, and contact sports. These | | | | Yes! The fantastic Painwave X4000 is a non-invasive, |
| conditions can develop in anyone who performs | | | | drug-free method of relief and is absolutely ideal for |
| strenuous or repetitive movements on a frequent | | | | the treatment of sprains. The good news is that, unlike |
| basis however, not just athletes. | | | | many OTC painkillers, the Painwave X4000 works in |
| What Are the Symptoms of a Sprain? | | | | conjunction with the body's own bioelectromagnetic |
| Swelling, and bruising of the affected joint are the | | | | ecosystem. But it gets better! The Painwave X4000 |
| typical symptoms of a sprain. A significant ligament | | | | has no side effects, and the unit is simply moved |
| tear (Grade 3) causes an inability to use the affected | | | | gently over the surface of the skin in a small circular |
| joint and could lead to joint instability. Less serious | | | | motion. In the long run, with continued use, the |
| injuries (Grade 1) may only cause pain with movement. | | | | Painwave X4000 stimulates improved circulation, cell |
| A person with a mild sprain usually experiences minimal | | | | activity and lymphatic movements. These |
| pain, swelling, and little or no loss of functional ability. | | | | embellishments are beneficial in the relief of pain and |
| Victims of a moderate sprain may have more difficulty | | | | other discomforts. In many cases, this stimulation will |
| putting weight on the affected joint and can | | | | greatly reduce or eliminate pain completely. |
| experience some loss of function. Sometimes people | | | | Note: The information on this page is not to be used to |
| feel a pop or tear when the sprain happens, alerting | | | | perform a self-diagnosis. If you think you have a sprain, |
| them to their condition. | | | | contact your doctor's office for X-rays and medical |
| What causes a Sprain? | | | | examinations. |