How long does it take for a ligament strain to heal?

For most mild to moderate sprains and strains, you can expect to regain full mobility within 3 to 8 weeks. More severe injuries can take months for a full recovery.

What do you do for a strained ligament?

Early medical treatment for knee ligament injury may include:

1. Rest.
2. Ice pack application (to reduce swelling that happens within hours of the injury)
3. Compression (from an elastic bandage or brace)
4. Elevation.
5. Pain relievers.

How do I know if I tore a ligament in my ankle?

If you have torn your ankle ligament, symptoms include:

1. Swelling around your ankle joint.
2. A feeling of instability.
3. Bruising – sometimes up your lower leg and into your foot.
4. Tenderness to touch.
5. Pain when putting weight on your ankle.
6. Popping sound at the time of injury.

Is walking good for torn ligaments?

Walking will not damage your knee any further. Always try to walk normally, by putting your heel down first. In the early stages after your injury, spending a long time on your knee may cause increased pain and swelling. You may be given crutches for a short time to help with this.

How do you treat a torn ligament at home?

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1. Ice your knee for 20 to 30 minutes every 3 to 4 hours to lessen the pain and swelling.
2. Compress your knee.
3. Raise your knee on a pillow when you’re sitting or lying down.
4. Wear a knee brace to stabilize the knee and protect it from further injury.
5. Take anti-inflammatory painkillers.

How could someone sprain their ligament?

A person can sprain a knee ligament if they overstretch it. There are four main ligaments in the knee, and each one plays a vital role in keeping the knee stable and enabling a person to have a full range of movement.

How do you treat a ligament sprain?

There are a variety of treatment options depending on how severely you strained the ligament. Mild tears or sprains are treated with ice, medication and physical therapy, but severe sprains may require surgery.

What to do after a muscle strain or ligament sprain?

Rest the strained muscle. Avoid the activities that caused the strain and other activities that are painful. Ice the muscle area (20 minutes every hour while awake). Ice is a very effective anti-inflammatory and pain-reliever.

What does a torn ligament feel like?

A torn ligament can feel very much like a fracture in the moment. Either way, a qualified physician should treat intense pain, swelling and worsening symptoms. Symptoms of a broken or fractured ankle include severe, immediate pain, swelling, bruising, deformity in the area and the inability to place any weight on the damaged leg.