Condition
Muscle strain treatment
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 2 April 20051 min read
Key points
- Rest and ice for the first few days after the injury.
- As the pain decreases, using heat helps, accompanied by stretching and light exercises to bring blood to the injured area.
Alternative names
Treatment - muscle strain
Information
Question:
How do you treat a muscle strain?
Answer:
Rest and ice for the first few days after the injury. As the pain decreases, using heat helps, accompanied by stretching and light exercises to bring blood to the injured area. See strains - first aid.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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