Doing so can reduce your blood circulation. If your muscle strain is severe, you may need medical attention. Physical therapy may also be recommended. For mild to moderate strains, home treatment should be enough. Seek medical attention if any of the following happens:. A physical examination and imaging tests, such as X-rays and MRI scans, can help your doctor determine the extent of your injury.
Treatment may include anti-inflammatory medications and pain relievers to reduce pain and swelling. Your doctor may also prescribe physical therapy to help strengthen the muscle and restore movement. Regular exercise can keep your muscles healthy and strong, but proper techniques are also crucial in preventing muscle strains. Always stretch and warm up before engaging in physical activity.
Similarly, take the time to stretch after each workout or session of physical activity to prevent muscle stiffness. Build up your activity a little at a time. Recovery time depends on the severity of the injury.
For a mild strain, you may be able to return to normal activities within three to six weeks with basic home care. For more severe strains, recovery can take several months.
In severe cases, surgical repair and physical therapy may be necessary. With proper treatment, most people recover completely. You can improve your chances of recovery by taking steps to avoid getting the same injury again. Muscle stiffness often goes away on its own, and some people find relief with exercise and stretches. However, if you have other symptoms as well as….
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Signs you have a muscle strain Muscle strains are most common in the hamstrings, lower back, shoulders and neck. Commonly, a strain occurs when your muscles are overloaded in areas like your shoulders, hamstrings, quadriceps, calves and back. However, any muscle in your body is susceptible if overstretched or overloaded to its limit.
The body causes the muscle to shorten so it can heal, leading to that tight feeling. This also is when spasms may occur. A strain affects the overall structure of the muscle, causing damage to blood vessels in that spot. Bleeding from the damaged vessels into surrounding muscle and tissues causes bruising, swelling and eventually, pain. In addition, you can take non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen, naproxen or Aleve to help with the pain.
Take precautions if you use these medications because those can be rough on your stomach. Recovery time can take a couple days with a mild strain and up to four to six weeks with more severe cases. Mild and severe strains have different characteristics. For a major strain, there may be bruising or bleeding, more swelling and severe pain. If you have concerns about a muscle injury, talk with your provider. When are leg cramps worrisome? Why are my legs so sore? Avoiding overuse injuries.
Prep your body for exercise with dynamic warm-ups. Our team wants to help you stay active. Nobody would take a forum comment as gospel and nobody is going to sue you for casual medical advice provided via comment. To the moderator. I just read your policy that I have to give my first and last name. So the purpose of this comment is just so you know my last name and my original comment will be posted. Hi There — Thanks for the informative article.
I had a dog bite where the teeth went through the adductor pollicis. I've been to three doctors and a physical therapist, yet no MRI even though my function is limited from where it was prior to the injury almost five months ago.
I'm a musician so I'm fine for all daily activities, but for the fine motor control I need for playing the drum set it's still lacking. It was a big dog that bit me, and the wound went very deep and through the muscle. Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer individualized medical advice on this platform.
We are sorry to hear about your experience with doctors, but due to their access and knowledge to your previous medical history and conditions, they would be able to better advise you. Hope it's better by now dude.
Rob, The gentlest I suggest is Feldenkrais work mostly the classes. You can even find some online, written up. You can do ot at home. Hi, I have a tiny muscle tear in my upper right and left arms. It hurts to reach backwards. I don't remember how this happened. Its been over ten years now. I've had MRI's done to see if there was a tear and doctors have adviced me to do physical therapy and if that doesn't work, surgery.
However, some doctors told me to just not use my arm and try to let it heal. This is impossible being that everyday things like changing, putting my hair up, and most of all, sleeping all hurt. My question is if it is possible that my muscle simply can't heal because after so many years inflammation and scar tissue has gotten in the way? Is my only hope surgery? I haven't tried physical therapy except once and this was because the lady really hurt me the last time I went.
She thought I was allergic to the cream when my skin turned red but really she was pressing on the muscle where it hurt. Furthermore, it used to only be one arm and now it is both. I'm scared of the surgery and the doctor has been giving me shots in my arms to relieve the pain.
Which only lasts 3 months or so then it comes back. I'm so tired of this pain… Any advice would suffice. Thank you. I had the same problem ,after 8 years I'm sitting here today with a rotation patch for my rotator cuff it was torn to shreds and I also had a cyst in my shoulder Bone ,I couldn't brush my hair or reach back..
I hope you get a second opinion or a doctor who listens to you and follows it through.. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide individualized medical advice on this platform.
We suggest following up with your doctor. He knows more about your medical history and any past conditions.
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