Find Healing for Soft Tissue Injuries in the Sacramento Region

A soft tissue injury, such as a strain or sprain, occurs when muscles, tendons, or ligaments are damaged in some way.

Common soft tissue injuries include:

  • Strain, severe stretching or tearing of one or more muscles or tendons
  • Bursitis, an inflammation of the cushioning around a joint
  • Contusion, a muscle bruise caused by a direct hit
  • Tendinitis, irritation or inflammation of a tendon or it’s lining
  • Sprain, an injury to a ligament or joint capsule from overstretching 

Soft tissue injuries may be caused by sudden trauma, such as a fall, twisting, slipping, or sustaining a blow. A chronic injury to soft tissue may be caused by repeated use of a muscle or joint with enough rest in between use.

The orthopedic experts at Dignity Health can help you find the best way to care for your sprain, strain, or other soft tissue injury in Sacramento or the surrounding areas. That care falls under our personalized, advanced orthopedic and sports medicine services. Find a Doctor today and get back to living pain-free.

You can also ask us about our regularly scheduled orthopedic consumer seminars to learn more about our award-winning treatment.

 

How Do I Know I Have a Soft Tissue Injury?

Common signs and symptoms of a soft tissue injury include:

  • Difficulty performing a full range motion
  • Instability in your joint
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Muscle weakness, cramps, or spasms
  • Bruising
  • Lump or knot

 

Treating Soft Tissue Injuries with Dignity Health

Our orthopedic care teams offer personalized treatment for soft tissue injuries and can help you determine the right level of care. Many soft tissue injuries are treated effectively at home with rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE).

Over-the-counter or prescription medicines may be recommended to help reduce pain and inflammation. If your injury is severe, we may suggest physical therapy to help you recover faster. 

If you have a chronic condition that is causing damage to your muscles, tendons, or ligaments, your doctor may recommend resting from repetitive activity and taking anti-inflammatory medicines. Injections, splints, and movement exercises may also be part of your treatment.

Surgery for soft tissue injuries may be recommended if the problem does not get better with medication and physical therapy. 

Dignity Health is proud to provide kind and compassionate care to patients experiencing soft tissue injuries in the Sacramento region.