Same-Day Treatment for Muscle Strains & Sprains in Rocky Hill, CT
Life happens. If your life is currently being interrupted by a muscle strain, sprain, or another routine injury, PhysicianOne Urgent Care in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, is an excellent place to turn for treatment. Our fully equipped immediate care center is an affiliate of Yale New Haven Health and provides attentive, patient-centric care to children and adults every day. In fact, we’re open 365 days per year, don’t require appointments, and offer affordable rates, making us a more sensible alternative to a costly and crowded emergency room in non-life-threatening scenarios.
Muscle Strains vs. Sprains
First things first—what is the difference between a muscle strain and a sprain? These two injuries are similar in nature, but they affect different tissues. A strain is a tearing or overstretching of a muscle or tendon, which is fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones. A sprain is a tearing or overstretching of ligaments—thick bands of tissue that join bones to form a joint.
Hamstring muscles and muscles in the lower back are particularly susceptible to strains, while ankle sprains are the most common type of sprain injury. No matter where you’re feeling the pain, though, it’s important to visit us for prompt treatment if your symptoms don’t improve after a few hours of implementing self-care measures, such as resting and placing ice on the affected area to reduce discomfort.
Come On In
Don’t suffer through the pain of a muscle strain or sprain when PhysicianOne Urgent Care makes it simple to find relief. Visit us in Rocky Hill today!
