Acute period in this type of injury takes 3-5 days, then gradually the pain begins to subside, but another 2-3 weeks it is usually felt. At this time, usually remains and restriction of joint movement. To ease the pain and speed recovery, it is important to early treatment.
First of all, it is necessary to immobilize the injured arm. For this purpose it is necessary to impose a pressure bandage, using a wide bandage or elastic normal (in severe cases usually applied gypsum). The patient should provide complete rest. It is also desirable to apply to joint damage cold (if there are bruises, it is necessary to make sure!). After 3-5 days, when the acute phase is over, you can start treatment with heat: baths, hot compress; Also shown physiotherapy (electrophoresis, UHF, paraffin). When severe pain your doctor may recommend anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of injections or tablets.
Good results in the treatment of sprains provides local application of non-steroidal inflammatory drugs - special ointments and gels (for example, "Efkamon"). They are rubbed into the skin around the affected joint, 3-4 times a day, is superimposed warming dry bandage. These tools not only facilitate removal of inflammation, but also significantly reduces pain. The duration of treatment depends on the degree of stretching.
Traditional medicine for the treatment of sprains advises to use certain plants: tansy, tarragon, onion. Pounded leaves of wormwood or grated on a fine grater onions applied to the affected area and primatyvayut bandage. Compress should be removed in a few hours, you can repeat the process the next day. From the flowers of tansy preparing the infusion (3 tbsp. Tablespoons to 1 cup of boiling water), which is used as a poultice. These simple tools can bring relief to the patient, but do not neglect the treatment recommended by the doctors.
After recovery, should be protected from physical exertion hand for at least several weeks.