The highly mobile nature of sports make it easier for a person to encounter injuries. Sprains and strains are some of the most common types of injuries in any sport. It involves tearing of the tissue. Sprains affect ligaments, while strains involve muscles or tendons (tissues that connect muscle to bone).
A strain and sprain pretty much have the same symptoms which is why most people confuse the two. Pain, bruising, inflammation, and swelling are the usual symptoms. However, you will know if it is a sprain if you are unable to move your joint and if you feel a pop or tear when the injury happens. A strain, on the other hand, involves symptoms like muscle spasms, muscle weakness, cramping and trouble moving the muscle. Severe strains can even result in debilitation due to the partial or complete tearing of your muscle or tendon.
