Condition
Sprains & Strains: Symptoms, Causes & Regenerative Treatment
Stretched or torn ligaments and muscles that won’t fully heal on their own.
What It Is
Understanding Sprains & Strains
A sprain damages a ligament. A strain damages a muscle or tendon. Both are common in the foot and ankle — and both can leave behind chronic weakness, instability, and pain long after the original injury is supposed to be ‘healed.’
Symptoms
What You May Be Experiencing
- Lingering pain weeks or months after an ankle roll
- A feeling of weakness or instability when changing direction
- Recurrent swelling that returns with activity
- Limited range of motion compared to the other foot
- Stiffness that makes the joint feel 'old' even at rest
The Problem
Why Traditional Treatments Often Fall Short
Standard care for a sprain is RICE — rest, ice, compression, elevation — and a timeline. That works for many acute sprains. For the ones that get stuck halfway through healing, repeating RICE doesn’t move the needle.
Our Approach
How SoftWave® Helps Sprains & Strains
SoftWave restarts a stalled healing process. For sprains and strains that never fully resolved, the therapy reactivates tissue repair, restores tendon and ligament integrity, and rebuilds the strength and stability the joint lost.
FAQ
Sprains & Strains — Common Questions
How old is too old for the original injury?
We’ve successfully treated injuries that were years old. The age of the injury matters less than how the tissue currently behaves.
Will I still need rehab?
Often yes — strengthening work pairs perfectly with SoftWave. We’ll guide you on what to do and when.
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