If you’re experiencing the symptoms of a sprain or a muscle strain, you can rely on the professionals at Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care for treatment. We’re a physician-founded practice that’s been in business since 2008, and we treat a wide range of minor injuries—including sprains and muscle strains—at our urgent care centers throughout Connecticut and New York.
You can feel confident choosing Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care for sprain treatment and muscle strain treatment because our skilled providers have all received training in either emergency, family, or internal medicine, and because we’re in-network with most major health insurance plans and offer affordable self-pay rates. Plus, if we need imaging to rule out a fracture, a dislocation, or another type of sports injury, you’ll be glad to know that we can perform on-site X-rays at many of our locations (please call ahead for same-day X-ray availability).
Although the terms “sprain” and “strain” are often used interchangeably, they actually refer to two different injuries. A sprain occurs when a ligament (which connects two bones in a joint) overstretches or tears, often producing a popping sound or sensation at the time of the injury. This can cause pain, bruising, swelling, and difficulty moving the affected area. Any joint can be sprained, but this injury most commonly affects the ankles.
A muscle strain (sometimes referred to as a “pulled muscle”) occurs when a muscle or tendon (which connects a muscle to a bone) overstretches or tears. Like sprains, muscle strains can produce pain, bruising, swelling, and limited range of motion. But muscle strains are more likely to cause muscle weakness, cramping, and spasms. While muscle strains can occur anywhere in the body, the areas most commonly affected include the lower back and the hamstrings.
Sprains and muscle strains can often be treated conservatively (without the need for surgery) using pain medication and the R.I.C.E. method, which stands for:
Especially severe sprains and muscle strains may require physical therapy or surgery to repair the affected tissue. An experienced medical provider—like the ones at Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care—can recommend the treatment approach that’s best suited to your specific needs.
If you think you might have sprained a joint or strained a muscle or tendon, turn to Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care. Our urgent care centers in Connecticut and New York are open 365 days per year with extended hours, and you can choose whether to walk in or reserve your spot in line using our online booking system.
But what if it’s outside our normal business hours, you can’t find transportation, or you simply don’t feel up to leaving the house? In that case, you can speak to a local provider remotely through our 24/7 integrated telehealth service. If we determine that you need in-person diagnostic testing or treatment, we’ll arrange for you to visit one of our nearby urgent care centers as soon as possible.
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We are proudly associated with Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut and New York. We, also, work collaboratively with local providers, including your primary care or specialty doctor, across Connecticut and New York.
Our experienced providers are trained in emergency, family, and internal medicine. In fact, you’ll find many are the same experts who have treated patients in local area hospitals.
Fees vary, though are significantly lower than a visit to the emergency room and generally the same or slightly higher than a visit to your primary care doctor.
If you have insurance, the total charges will be determined based on your insurance provider’s policy regarding urgent care and the level of care you receive during your visit with us. If you have further questions, please contact your insurance company.
For information on the estimated cost of a self-pay visit, please call your local Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care center.
If you have a question regarding billing, please visit our Billing & Insurance page to learn more.
To pay your bill online visit our Pay My Bill page.
Yes, we accept most major insurances. Your co-pay is collected and required at the time of service. Please visit our Accepted Insurance page for more information.
