{"product_id":"2940046462074","title":"Sprain and Strains, A Simple Guide to the Condition, Treatment and Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eSprains, they are injuries to the ligaments\u003cbr\u003eFalling, twisting and getting hit, you have to be vigilant\u003cbr\u003eBe careful when you go down the stairs\u003cbr\u003eSometimes it is hard to avoid these ligaments tears\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePain, swelling, bruising, and unable to move the joint\u003cbr\u003eA wrong movement may be the breaking point\u003cbr\u003eThe joint is so stiff and you are unable to walk\u003cbr\u003eSomeone please call for help from a doc\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRest, put ice and compress the sprain\u003cbr\u003eElevate the joint to relieve the pain\u003cbr\u003eBandage the sprained joint and use a splint\u003cbr\u003eDo not use the joint, cover it with lint\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will be fine you will see\u003cbr\u003eRest the sprain, that is the key\u003cbr\u003eSoon you will be on the road to recover,\u003cbr\u003eWithin one week a normal joint you will discover\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrains are the same as sprains\u003cbr\u003eExcept the muscles are in pain\u003cbr\u003eTreatment is the same with rest, ice and compression\u003cbr\u003eRecovery will come, no need for depression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Healthy Ligaments and Muscles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Sprains and strains occur when the ligaments and muscles are not warmed up before activity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not over stretched your ligaments and muscles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo strengthening exercises for the ligaments and muscles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways rest the ligaments of the joints and muscles if there are injuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompression bandaging gives support to the ligaments and muscles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo much alcohol is not good for the nerves supplying the ligaments and muscles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCigarettes contain more than forty types of hazardous and possibly cancer causing chemicals which can harm the smokers and those around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmoking can is bad for blood circulations to the ligaments and muscles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSprains and Strains\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are Sprains and Strains?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Sprain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sprain is an injury to the ligaments around a joint caused by the ligament being stretched beyond its own capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLigaments are strong, flexible fibers that hold bones together at a joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a ligament is stretched too far or is torn, the joint will become painful and swell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSprains are caused when a joint is forced to move into an unnatural position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFalling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnkle and wrist sprains are common.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and being unable to move the joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou might feel a pop or tear when the injury happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Strain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strain is a stretched or torn muscle or tendon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTendons are tissues that connect muscle to bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwisting or pulling these tissues can cause a strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrains can happen suddenly or develop over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA muscular tear stretched or torn is referred to as a strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBack and hamstring muscle strains are common.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany people get strains playing sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Sprains and Strains\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Treatment of Sprain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Muscle Strain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Whiplash Injury\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Ankle Sprain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Leg Cramps\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47108596629744,"sku":"2940046462074","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046462074_p0.jpg?v=1764000129","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046462074","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}