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Wrist/Ankle Sprains
Wrist/Ankle Sprains
I sprained my wrist or ankles.
Wrist or ankle sprains refer to the condition in which tendons or muscles are overly stretched or snapped cut. It is also called that a person has twisted one’s wrist or ankles. When sprained, the injured part may swell up or feel painful.
Causes
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Slipping while walking on high heeled shoes or intense exercising (ankle sprains)
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Wearing missized shoes (ankle sprains)
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Overly using wrists through sports such as tennis or golf (wrist sprains)
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Slipping while lifting up heavy objects (wrist sprains)
Symptoms
- Swollen wrist or ankles, pain when pressed
- Acute and burning pain in the injured area
- Difficulties in moving the injured area
Treatments
Chuna Manual Therapy
A treatment that adjusts the joints while gently pushing and pulling. It is effective in easing pain, while helping the meridian (Hyul) and the chi (Ki) circulation. The intensity and frequency of the treatment is adjusted based on the patient's conditions.
Cryotherapy
Cold gas(Co2) is sprayed in the injured area, contracting and relaxing the blood vessels to reduce inflammation, pain, and edema to maximize the treating effect.
Herbal Medicine
Can protect the damaged cartilage and regenerate bones. It can also prevent further damage of cartilage or sprains.
Medicinal Acupuncture
Medicinal acupuncture is injections made from herbal medicine extracts, which are directly injected into the painful area or acupoints. The type of injection may vary depending on the patient’s conditions or constitutions.
Bee Venom Acupuncture
Bee venom is directly injected in the painful area or acupoints, which is effective in reducing pain or inflammation. It is also highly effective in intractable joint disorders.
Manual Therapy
Joint movements become smoother through relaxing and adjusting the muscles. Through customized treatments depending on the patient’s conditions, the therapy can effectively ease pain.