Whether you’ve experienced a sprain or a strain in your foot muscle, Dr. Mark Forman is here to help. The question is, how you do you know the difference and how do you treat them?
A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments – the tough bands of fibrous cord of tissue that connects muscles to bones. Ligaments stabilize and support the body’s joints. For example, ligaments in the knee connect the upper leg with the lower leg, enabling you to walk and run. A sprain is caused by direct or indirect trauma that knocks a joint out of position, overstretches it, or in severe cases, ruptures the supporting ligaments. A strain is an injury of the muscle or tendon. Tendons are fibrous cords of tissue that attach muscles to bone. Strains often occur in the hamstring muscle in the back of your thigh.
If you recently injured a joint or tendon in your foot or ankle, don’t delay; give us a call today to discuss your treatment options. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mark Forman in Scottsdale, AZ call 480-423-8400 or visit www.azfootpain.com to learn more about sprains and strains.
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