Condition
Sprains and Strains
Injuries to ligaments (sprains) or muscles and tendons (strains), often from a twist, fall or overuse.
Also called: sprained ankle, pulled muscle, ankle sprain, muscle strain, strain, twisted ankle
Who Can Help with Sprains and Strains?
- Urgent Care Centers
A walk-in clinic that treats illnesses and injuries that need care the same day but are not life-threatening.
- Family Doctors
A physician who provides checkups, preventive care and treatment for common illnesses for patients of all ages. Family doctors also manage long-term conditions and refer to specialists when needed.
- Sports Medicine Doctors
A physician who treats sports and exercise injuries, such as sprains, tendon problems and concussions, and helps patients stay active.
- Physician Assistants
A licensed clinician who examines patients, diagnoses illness, orders tests and prescribes medicine as part of a team with physicians.
- Physical Therapists
A licensed therapist who helps people recover strength, movement and function after injury, surgery or illness through exercise and hands-on care.
- Orthopedic Surgeons
A surgeon who treats bones, joints, ligaments and muscles, including fractures, arthritis and joint replacement.
- Podiatrists
A doctor who diagnoses and treats foot and ankle problems, including heel pain, bunions, diabetic foot care and foot surgery.
- Chiropractors
A licensed provider who treats back pain, neck pain and other joint and muscle problems, mainly with spinal adjustments and hands-on care.
- Osteopathic Manipulation Doctors
An osteopathic physician who uses hands-on manipulation of muscles and joints to treat pain and other musculoskeletal problems.
- Emergency Medicine Doctors
A physician who treats sudden illness and injury in a hospital emergency department.
- Occupational Medicine Doctors
A physician or clinic that treats work injuries and performs job-related exams, such as pre-employment and DOT physicals.
Where Practices List Sprains and Strains
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Charlotte, NC (204)
- New York, NY (159)
- Colorado Springs, CO (145)
- Klamath Falls, OR (120)
- Austin, TX (117)
- Princeton, NJ (117)
- Little Rock, AR (104)
- Houston, TX (99)
- Jacksonville, FL (97)
- Savannah, GA (97)
- Birmingham, AL (91)
- Missoula, MT (83)
- Brooklyn, NY (71)
- Spring, TX (71)
- Winston Salem, NC (70)
- Concord, NC (67)
- Miami, FL (66)
- Knoxville, TN (65)
- Myrtle Beach, SC (64)
- San Francisco, CA (64)
- Seattle, WA (64)
- Chicago, IL (63)
- Plano, TX (62)
- Hoover, AL (61)
- Dallas, TX (60)
- Lancaster, PA (60)
- Louisville, KY (60)
- Hickory, NC (58)
- Naples, FL (58)
- Wilmington, NC (58)
- Scottsdale, AZ (55)
- Columbus, OH (54)
- Los Angeles, CA (54)
- Raleigh, NC (53)
- Rochester, NY (53)
- Salina, KS (53)
- Brick, NJ (52)
- Salem, OR (52)
- Melbourne, FL (47)
- North Liberty, IA (47)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about sprains and strains and what is right for you.