Common sports injuries, especially for weekend warriors, include strains and sprains of muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The orthopedic doctors and sports medicine physicians at Bluetail Medical Group in Chesterfield and Columbia, Missouri and Naples, Florida specialize in regenerative medicine treatments like PRP and regenerative cellular therapy to treat acute strains and sprains as well as those that lead to chronic pain.
How are Strains Different From Sprains?
Strains and sprains are both soft tissue injuries. Strains happen to your muscles or tendons, while sprains occur when you stretch or tear a ligament, the strong band of connective tissue that connects bone to bone. Both types of injuries can range from mild to severe and can cause pain, swelling, and reduced function.
Acute Injuries vs. Chronic Pain
While many sprains and strains heal on their own with rest and physical therapy, some develop into chronic pain conditions. Regenerative therapies are particularly effective for both acute injuries (helping them heal faster) and chronic pain (providing relief when other treatments have failed).
How Can Regenerative Medicine Help?
Regenerative therapies promote healing of damaged muscles, tendons, and ligaments by stimulating your body's natural healing response. These treatments can accelerate recovery from acute injuries and provide relief from chronic pain. Most importantly, they address the underlying tissue damage rather than just masking pain.
Return to Activities You Love
If you've suffered a strain or sprain, call or book an appointment online today to get back to the activities you love.