Pain gets worse instead of better. Ice causes more pain and discomfort. Joint swells more. Joint is tender to use 24 hours after the injury. Child cannot sleep because of pain.
Scrapes can be painful after the injury.
If you are not sure your treatment of a strain or a sprain is helping, assume the child has a broken bone. Strains and sprains usually feel better within three days. 1111 E. McDowell Rd.