Muscle Strain

Muscle strain is injury to muscle as a result of strenuous activity. Almost anyone can put undue pressure on muscles during the course of normal daily activities, with sudden, quick heavy lifting, during sports, or while performing work tasks. Muscle strain is sometimes referred to as muscle pull. A severe muscle strain can result in a muscle tear. The tearing of the muscle can also damage small blood vessels, causing local bleeding (bruising) and pain (caused by irritation of the nerve endings in the area). A sprain, in contrast, is an injury to ligaments.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Muscle Strain Treatment - Some Tips About Medical Treatment on A Strained Muscles

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Medical Treatment

Medical treatment is similar to the treatment at home. The doctor, however, also can determine the extent of muscle and tendon injury and if crutches or a brace is necessary for healing. The doctor can also determine if you need to restrict your activity, take days off work, and if rehabilitation exercises or physical therapy are required to help you recover.

Next Steps Prevention

  •  Avoid injury by stretching daily.
  • Stretch after you exercise.
  • Establish a warm-up routine prior to strenuous exercise, such as gently running in place for a couple of minutes.
  • Start an exercise program in consultation with your doctor.

Outlook

In most cases, with proper treatment, most people recover completely from muscle strain. More complicated cases should be handled by a doctor.
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