On legs in general and ligaments, in them located, in particular, there is a very large load. If the applied mechanical action is too strong, the body can not stand it. As a result - stretching, and even the rupture of ligaments on the legs. With this problem you have to suffer. Unpleasant symptoms cause a lot of discomfort, and sometimes even immobilize.
Symptoms of sprains in the leg
You can get injured at any time of the year. But according to statistics, stretching is mainly due to winter - on ice. The most "lucky" are the ankle and foot. All because they have the maximum load.
The stretching of the ligaments on the leg may be of varying degrees of severity. Depending on this, the symptoms of injury may also change:
- The most harmless is an easy extension of the ligaments of the lower extremities. It is manifested by an unobtrusive sense of discomfort and a barely noticeable pain that occurs mainly during movement. Edema and bruising in this case there is almost never.
- Since the average degree of injury is more complicated, the stretching of the ligaments on the leg should be treated in this case longer and more seriously. And to recognize the damage will be much easier. On the limb immediately formed bruises, bruises, swelling. To move with a foot is problematic enough - it is accompanied by severe pain. In some patients, hyperthermia also develops on the damaged site.
- The worst is for patients with severe trauma. They are pierced by acute pain, against which dizziness and general weakness develops. Because of such damage, the joint ceases to function normally. On the skin, a bruise and edema are clearly visible.
How to cure stretching of ligaments on the leg?
Therapy should first of all eliminate pain and remove swelling, and after - take care of restoring the motor functions of the limb. A very important role in the recovery process is played by properly provided first aid:
- Before examining the specialist and prescribing treatment for stretching the ligaments on the leg, it is advisable to provide limb rest.
- In severe injuries, a tight bandage or a tire is applied to the injury site.
- Relieve the condition and relieve the pain with an ice compress.
Many wonder whether it is possible to warm one's leg while stretching the ligaments. The answer to it is negative. More precisely, heat can really be useful, but only if the injury does not develop inflammation. Otherwise, the condition will only worsen.
Treatment of stretching almost always involves the use of ointments and gels. The best ones are:
- Diclofenac;
- Fastum-gel;
- Efkamon;
- Troxevasin.
Sometimes for the early recovery of patients sent to physiotherapy procedures. Physiotherapy is especially useful.
Treatment of sprain on the leg with folk remedies
- Effective means - a compress on vodka. He can remove even the largest edema in a couple of days. Moistened in alcohol gauze should be wrapped in polyethylene and something warm and left for several hours.
- Potato with onions, cabbage and sugar also helps.
The resulting gruel is applied to the trauma as an ointment. - A good compress comes from ground onions with salt. Of course, he has a somewhat specific smell. But for the sake of a quick recovery, you can be patient.
To say unequivocally, how long it will be to heal stretching of ligaments on the leg is difficult. The length of the rehabilitation period is affected by the complexity of the injury and the patient's health. In many, a week later the motor activity is restored completely, while for others it takes a month to limp, or even more.