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Can I Exercise Despite Having Pulled Thigh Muscle?

Posted on Mon, 15 Dec 2014

Question: I have parkinsons , had 2 falls sun and mon. Badly bruised buttocks , think pulled inside thigh muscle, very stiff , not swollen. Pains down legs to knees, sometimes shoot . Rested 72 hours , should I rest or exercise ? Been on exercise bike. Gp fully booked.

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Rest along with thrombophob ointment helps

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for posting

I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

I hope you are able to walk around?
My suggestion for the sore and stiff muscle is to have rest, hot water fomentation, Ibuprofen and prescription only muscle relaxant drug like thiocolchicoside. Thrombophob ointment should be applied at site of bruises. It helps in bruise resorption.

Hope this helps and I shall be glad to answer any further query.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (29 minutes later)

Thanks for this.
No I can't walk around, even have a job to stand , as the worst leg is my good parkinsons leg! Can't walk much normally but can stand . Can't take ibufrofen.
How long are the muscles likely to be so bad do you know ?

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Usually takes 2-3 weeks to subside

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's good to see you.
You are welcome. It usually takes 2-3 weeks time for bruises and muscles to heal.In place of Ibuprofen you can have pain killer sticker (Nu patch) or tab.percocet along with the drugs (tablet.tums/omeperazole)to take care of stomach.Get them prescribed from your local doctor.
Get well soon.
Regards
Dr.chugh

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar