See a licensed Ontario pharmacist about Sprains and strains from home. It is free with a valid Ontario health card, or $30 without, and you usually hear back within 24 hours.

What is Sprains & strains?

Sprains and strains are stretched or torn ligaments or muscles, usually from a twist or overuse.

Common signs

Pain and swelling around a joint or muscle
Bruising
Reduced movement

Can an Ontario pharmacist help with musculoskeletal?

Yes - musculoskeletal is one of the minor ailments an Ontario pharmacist can assess and, when appropriate, treat. With Pharmly, a licensed pharmacist reviews your online questionnaire and follows up within 24 hours - no appointment, referral or family doctor needed. Start a free musculoskeletal assessment.

Simple self-care

Rest, ice, compression and elevation (RICE)
Avoid heavy use early on
Reintroduce movement gently

When to see a doctor instead

See a doctor - or, for anything severe, go to the emergency department or call 911 - if you cannot bear weight or the joint looks deformed; severe pain, numbness, or no improvement in a few days. Our questionnaire screens for these warning signs and points you to the right care.

What it costs

The assessment is free with a valid Ontario health card, or a flat $30 without. Any prescribed medication is billed at its usual price and may be covered by your drug plan.

Get treated for musculoskeletal

Start your free musculoskeletal assessment, or see all conditions we treat.

Sprains & strains in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated