Strain in the muscles or sprained ligaments or just because of overuse of your muscles are all soft tissue injuries.
Why did I want to talk about this?
Because of my profession, I have always been asked by my friends what to do if they get injured.
If you think it was just a simple injury you can do this PRICE technique.. But if symptoms persists after 24 hours you have to consult with your doctor.
P – protection (stay away from hazards)
R – rest (you have to refrain from moving the part injured if it is in pain)
I – ice (use this for the first 24 hours and then use heat or moist pack after 24 hours, this helps to decrease swelling)
C – compression (wrap it with elastic bandage, this decrease the swelling)
E – elevation (elevate the part to also decrease the swelling above the level of the heart)
I hope this helps as a first aid. Since I know that the weather is getting warmer and there will be a lot of you wanting to do outdoor activities. That being said means being prone to injury.
May you all have wonderful day and be safe when participating in physical activities.
