Strains affect the muscles while sprains affect the ligaments (the tissue that connects the bones at the joint).
If you’ve strained a muscle, you may experience muscle tightness, weakness, bruising and a reduced ability to fully stretch the injured muscle.
On the other hand, if you’ve strained a ligament, you may experience swelling, restricted range of motion, bruising and the reduced ability to bear weight.
If you have any concerns about your injury, talk to your health professional.
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