Lower Extremity Sprains & Strains Treatment in Brooklyn

If you’re searching for ankle sprain treatment in Brooklyn or dealing with a hamstring, calf, quad, or groin strain, proper evaluation and structured rehabilitation are essential for full recovery.

Sprains and strains are among the most common lower extremity injuries. Whether caused by sports, gym training, or everyday movement, these injuries require targeted care to restore tissue integrity, stability, and load tolerance.

At Form & Function Chiropractic, we provide comprehensive evaluation and non-surgical treatment for lower extremity sprains and muscle strains using structured rehabilitation, progressive loading, and regenerative extracorporeal shockwave therapy & EMTT.

Our goal is restoring strength and preventing recurrence—not just reducing pain.

What Is the Difference Between a Sprain and a Strain?

Understanding the difference helps guide treatment.

Sprain

A sprain involves injury to a ligament — the structure connecting bone to bone.

Most common example:

  • Ankle sprain

Strain

A strain involves injury to a muscle or tendon.

Common examples:

  • Hamstring strain

  • Calf strain

  • Quadriceps strain

  • Groin strain

Severity ranges from mild overstretch to partial or full tear.

Ankle Sprain Treatment in Brooklyn

Ankle sprains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries.

They often occur with:

  • Rolling the ankle

  • Cutting or pivoting

  • Uneven surfaces

Symptoms may include:

  • Swelling

  • Bruising

  • Instability

  • Pain with weight bearing

Proper management includes:

  • Ligament protection

  • Controlled mobility restoration

  • Progressive strength training

  • Balance and proprioceptive work

Without rehabilitation, ankle sprains often lead to chronic instability.

Common areas where sprain-strains occur:

  • Ankle sprains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries.

    They often occur with:

    • Rolling the ankle

    • Cutting or pivoting

    • Uneven surfaces

    Symptoms may include:

    • Swelling

    • Bruising

    • Instability

    • Pain with weight bearing

    Proper management includes:

    • Ligament protection

    • Controlled mobility restoration

    • Progressive strength training

    • Balance and proprioceptive work

    Without rehabilitation, ankle sprains often lead to chronic instability.

  • Calf strains often occur during:

    • Running

    • Jumping

    • Sudden push-off movements

    Symptoms may include:

    • Tightness or tearing sensation

    • Pain with push-off

    • Swelling

    Treatment emphasizes:

    • Progressive loading

    • Ankle mobility

    • Gradual return to plyometrics

  • Hamstring Strain

    Hamstring strains commonly occur during:

    • Sprinting

    • Sudden acceleration

    • Kicking motions

    • Deadlifting

    Symptoms may include:

    • Sudden sharp pain in the back of the thigh

    • Tenderness

    • Pain with hip flexion or knee extension

    Rehabilitation focuses on:

    • Controlled loading

    • Eccentric strengthening

    • Progressive return to speed and power

  • These injuries often result from:

    • Sudden directional change

    • Overstretch

    • Heavy lifting

    Rehabilitation targets:

    • Controlled strengthening

    • Gradual return to sport-specific movement

    • Core and hip stabilization