A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon. They can happen while doing everyday tasks and are not restricted to athletes. Nevertheless, people who play sports are more at risk of developing a strain due to increased muscle use. Strains are also known as pulled muscles.
top tips for treating Strains
Depending on the severity of the injury, rest is often recommended for the early recovery phase of a strain, lasting 1 to 5 days. Immobilization is not usually necessary, and can lead to increased stiffness of the muscle.
Ice application helps reduce swelling, bleeding, and pain. Ice application should begin as soon as possible after sustaining a muscle pull. Ice applications can be done frequently, but should not be done for more than 15 minutes at a time.
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