A pulled muscle, also called muscle strain, is the damage caused by overstretching of muscle tissue. A strain occurs when muscle overloaded and a partial tear in some areas like hamstrings, calves, back, etc. This will result in pain if the person stretches or contract the particularly affected muscle. This type of damage includes spasms of muscle, swelling, bruising and limited mobility. Here is a brief description of the Pulled muscles and their treatment.
Depending on the stiffness, the pulled muscle can be categorized into Grade 1, 2, or 3. In Grade 1, few muscle fibers will stretch past their normal length, while in Grade 2, more of the muscle fibers will fully tatter. This can be denoted as a partial tear of the muscle. Pain and bruising are very common in this type of muscle strain as inflammation is very high. The Grade 2 pulled muscle treatment can be done with chiropractic care and physical therapy. In Grade 3, the muscle’s length is fully ragged, which results in the immobility of the affected body part.
Physical therapy is considered one of the best treatments of a pulled or strain muscle that can be healed with simple steps. The fastest possible recovery ensures by performing the right steps at the right time. Here is some guidance for you to move in the proper direction.
Rest- It is recommended for the early recovery phase. In some cases, mobility causes more damage to a muscle strain. Avoid such activities that cause pain, discomfort, or swelling can be beneficial for a Grade 1 muscle strain.
Icing the affected area- Ice therapy is a therapy in which an ice pack wrapped in a cloth applies to the affected area for the first two to three days for relieving the pain (depending upon the harshness). Ice is basically to be used on the dorsal to end the injury and minimize the swelling by managing the inflammation, which eventually alleviates pain. Ice therapy can be done repeatedly but not for more than 15 minutes. Moving the ice frequently is the key that does not allow it to sit in spots. Performing ice therapy in the affected area is an effective way for quick recovery.
Gentle stretching and tissue massage- “Human touch, in a context that is safe, friendly and professional can be incredibly therapeutic and relaxing,” says Tanason. Tissue massage relieves tension in the strained muscle as massaging increases oxygen and nutrients by encouraging circulation. It also helps eliminate unwanted stuff like toxins, excessive water, carbon dioxide, dead cells that cause inflammation in the pulled muscle resulting in muscle pain. Pulled muscle treatment helps in recovering the strained muscle but also improves flexibility.
Heat therapy helps in reducing swelling. Electric hot pads, warm baths, hot cloths, and hot water bottles are used for therapeutic heat application. Heat increases blood flow, which reduces pain and swelling of the pulled muscle fiber. You can visit our clinic for pulled muscle treatment in Gurgaon for the best treatment and quick recovery.
In some cases, home care and mild exercises are required for the treatment of pulled muscle. But in case of severe muscle strain, proper treatment is required under the supervision of a physiotherapist who treats the pulled muscle meticulously.
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