Sprain can be defined as the stretch or tear of the ligament. Ligaments are the fibrous tissues that connect two or more bones and form a joint. Ligaments are the very soft tissues. The ankles, knees and wrist are more susceptible to sprains. In sprain one or more ligaments can be injured at the same time.

Causes of Sprain

The various causes of sprains are:

• Sudden fall
• A forceful blow to the body
• Twisting
• Stepping on an uneven surface
• Lifting heavy objects
• Over stretching of the ligaments

Home Remedies for Sprain

Application of cold compresses on the area with a bandage is highly beneficial to get relief from pain. This is one of the useful sprain remedy.

Massaging the area with almond oil and garlic oil is very effective in reducing pain. This is one of the useful sprain treatment.

Put 1 tablespoon of black coffee in a bandage and bandage the foot sprain. This is a good home remedy for sprain.

Soak outer leaves of cabbage in hot water and wrap around the area with sprain and leave it for 10-15 minutes. This is also one of the good home remedies for sprain.

Soak the sprain area in warm water with few drops of lavender oil. Good home remedy for sprain.

Natural remedy for sprain - Wrap chopped onions in a muslin cloth and place on the affected area.

Sprain cure - A hot Epsom salt bath is also beneficial for relief from pain.

Soothing lotions and oils

• Camphor rub
  Mix one teaspoon of camphor oil to one cupful of sunflower oil and massage on the area.

• Turpentine and sunflower
  In a glass jar add two tablespoons of sunflower oil and one tablespoon of turpentine oil. Application of this mixture to the sprains is highly beneficial.

• Hot soured milk
  Apply it as a poultice on warm cloth.

• Onion and honey
  Mix finely chopped onion with honey and apply on the affected area.