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Suggest Remedies For Strained Muscle In Left Forearm
Question: I have been working out in the gym regularly and seem to have strained the outer part of my left forearm (just below the elbow). It looks to be the radius. The muscle hurts when I do certain exercises like tricep extensions and lying down chest dumbbell presses.
I have been applying ice on the affected part,twice a day. My physiotherapist has also advised me to rest the hand for a few days and to take a muscle relaxant called Etoshine-MR (once a day).
Please let me know if there is any other medication I'll need to take.
I have been applying ice on the affected part,twice a day. My physiotherapist has also advised me to rest the hand for a few days and to take a muscle relaxant called Etoshine-MR (once a day).
Please let me know if there is any other medication I'll need to take.
Brief Answer:
You can apply anti-inflammatory gel locally.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
From the description that you have provided, it seems that you have suffered a muscle strain.
Beside taking medicine for muscle relaxation and pain, you can apply anti-inflammatory gel locally twice a day.
Give proper rest . Do not lift weight or try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time to heal.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
You can apply anti-inflammatory gel locally.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
From the description that you have provided, it seems that you have suffered a muscle strain.
Beside taking medicine for muscle relaxation and pain, you can apply anti-inflammatory gel locally twice a day.
Give proper rest . Do not lift weight or try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time to heal.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thanks doctor. Just 2 more questions.
1. How long should I rest for? Until the pain subsides? The hand does not pain with normal everyday use but I'm afraid it will get worse if I lift weights before it heals.
2. Will volini gel do? Or is there something more effective?
Regards,
XXXX
1. How long should I rest for? Until the pain subsides? The hand does not pain with normal everyday use but I'm afraid it will get worse if I lift weights before it heals.
2. Will volini gel do? Or is there something more effective?
Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
You should give rest for 10-14 days.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Rayan,
Sorry for late reply.
You should give rest for 10-14 days. You have to avoid lifting weight till this time.
You can apply volini gel. It will be effective.
Wishing you speedy recovery...
Warm regards,
You should give rest for 10-14 days.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Rayan,
Sorry for late reply.
You should give rest for 10-14 days. You have to avoid lifting weight till this time.
You can apply volini gel. It will be effective.
Wishing you speedy recovery...
Warm regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
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