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Question: i was in the bathtub soaking my knee and I reached up to get shampoo and I pulled the outside of my right thigh muscle. It happened last night and I can walk on it but every now and then I get a little pain in that area where I pulled it. What should I use on it heat or ice therapy or both?
Brief Answer:
First heat then ice
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
There are many ways to treat your pulled muscle.
Both heat and ice can be used for relief. As a general rule, remember to heat before, and ice after.
1. Applying a heat pack to the area may help to warm up the injured muscle and decrease the pain.
2. Ice will help limit the swelling and inflammatory reaction and may help to stimulate blood flow to the injured area.
3. You may also apply muscle relaxant ointments and pain killer combination gently over the affected area without massaging.
4. Please decrease your physical movement to allow time for early healing.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
First heat then ice
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
There are many ways to treat your pulled muscle.
Both heat and ice can be used for relief. As a general rule, remember to heat before, and ice after.
1. Applying a heat pack to the area may help to warm up the injured muscle and decrease the pain.
2. Ice will help limit the swelling and inflammatory reaction and may help to stimulate blood flow to the injured area.
3. You may also apply muscle relaxant ointments and pain killer combination gently over the affected area without massaging.
4. Please decrease your physical movement to allow time for early healing.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I applied biofreeze which is a combination of ice and heat. Every now and then I get a twitch of slight pain but nothing else. No swelling. Can I go about my normal activities like a little walking and then rest in between?
Brief Answer:
Normal activities can be allowed
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
Its good to know that your pain has significantly improved with biofreeze.
You may go about with your normal activities at your age. Please take care while climbing down stairs and allow sufficient rest should the pain re appear.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Normal activities can be allowed
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
Its good to know that your pain has significantly improved with biofreeze.
You may go about with your normal activities at your age. Please take care while climbing down stairs and allow sufficient rest should the pain re appear.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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