Complications include permanent weakness if the sprain is severe or if the joint is sprained repeatedly. You can also develop arthritis. However, with appropriate treatment and rest, 6-8 weeks for recovery may be needed. A longer recovery may be needed for a more severe injury. We have shared these facts to help you protect yourself and others from sprains and strains.
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Make sure you visit your doctor first for medical clearance before you start an exercise. Go to a professional trainer who can evaluate your strengths and weaknesses and set up a program for you, not your friends. Stick to the program as written, adding more repetitions and weights as your body allows. Unless you are training for the Olympics, compete only with yourself. Another way to say that is to learn to listen to your body and stop when it is aching.