What’s the Difference? Are They Treated Differently? You twisted your ankle playing basketball or tennis, and now it hurts every time you put pressure on it. Is it a strain or a sprain? What’s the difference? Should they be treated differently? Strains vs. Sprains—the Medical Difference There’s a common misperception that strains and sprains are simply different degrees of the same type of injury. That’s not true. … [Read more...]