{"id":20638,"date":"2025-08-12T15:19:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T20:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theurgentcare.com\/?p=20638"},"modified":"2025-06-26T15:36:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T20:36:22","slug":"sports-injury-or-just-a-sprain-how-to-know-when-to-get-an-x-ray","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theurgentcare.com\/en\/sports-injury-or-just-a-sprain-how-to-know-when-to-get-an-x-ray\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Injury or Just a Sprain? How to Know When to Get an X-Ray"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As student-athletes gear up for another school year filled with practices, games, and tournaments, injuries can sometimes come with the territory. While many bumps and bruises can be treated with ice and rest, others might need a closer look. 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