Brief Answer: Rest,Ice,elveation and analgesics Detailed Answer: Hi dear.Thanks for writing on HCM. For pulled muscle I were to recommend the following- Remove all constrictive clothing in the area of muscle strain. Rest the strained muscle and avoid physical activity that will strain the muscle. Early application of ice packs((20 minutes every) and maintaining the strained muscle in a stretched position. This acts as an effective antiinflammatory and pain relieving agent Heat can be applied when the swelling has lessened.Always use a protective covering such as a towel between the ice or heat and the skin. Keep the bed in elevated to reduce the swelling.Compression can be a gently applied with an elastic bandage, which can provide both support and decrease swelling.Donot wrap tightly. Avoid activities which increase muscle pain until the pain gets completely relieved. Take analgesic/muscle relaxant combination(Paracetamol+Chlorzoxazone) twice daily after food.It is available as an over the counter medication. Hope this answers your query and get well soon.

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