Other signs and symptoms will vary depending on the severity of your injury, but, in general, you can expect the following symptoms, according to the New York Times Health Guide:
Sprains:
● Pain
● Swelling of the infected area
● Bruising at the injury site
● Trouble moving joint
● Pain when moving joint
● "Popping" sound in the joint
Strains:
A strain may be acute, which comes on suddenly when straining or pulling a muscle too far or too quickly. Slipping and falling, lifting a heavy object, or running can cause an acute strain, for example.
A chronic strain may be the result of repetitive muscle movement. Often, these types of strains occur from job-related duties or sports, including gymnastics, tennis, rowing or golf.
● Pain
● Swelling at the injury site
● Muscle spasms
● Trouble moving joint
● Pain when moving joint
● Blood collecting under the skin at the site of the strain, called a hematoma, which may look like a large, dark red bruise