Urgent care clinics can provide excellent treatment for sprains that range from mild (grade 1) to moderate (grade II) in severity, as well as grade III sprains that do not require surgery. With that in mind, treatment options for sprains differ with respect to the severity of each sprain. For grade I sprains, treatment is fairly minimal, involving non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and plenty of rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE method) until symptoms begin to improve. If symptoms do not improve or they worsen, some form of bracing or immobilization may be recommended, and other treatment options may also be considered. Treatment for grade II sprains typically involves the use of NSAIDs and the RICE method, in addition to bracing or immobilization to allow the injured ligament to rest and heal. After the ligament has sufficiently healed, physical therapy may be required to restore functional mobility, strength, and flexibility to the ligament and joint in the injured area. Grade III sprains, in which the ligament is completely torn, may require surgery to repair the ligament. After which, the injured area will be immobilized for a significant period followed by physical therapy. Grade III sprains that do not require surgery will be immobilized and prescribed physical therapy once the ligament sufficiently heals.