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Strained Right Thigh Muscle After Exercise. Icing. Suggestions To Relieve Pain?

I am doing a new 10 week exercise program - started my 5th week last week but it advanced to a new, strenuous level. I have strained my right thigh muscle. Can feel relief after resting & icing - feels better earlier in day but by mid afternoon - painful & little relief. In past, had pain in my hip flexor but this week it is my front right thigh. What else can I do to relieve pain & how long should I wait to start back exercising?
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

The conservative management of strained muscles is as follows -

* REST - It is important to rest following the injury to allowed the injured muscle to properly heal.
* STRETCHING - Gentle stretching is helpful, but it should not be painful.
* ICE PACKING - Apply ice to the injured area in the acute phase (first 48 hours after injury), and then after activities. Ice will help calm the inflammatory response and stimulate blood flow to the area.
* MOIST HEAT APPLICATION - Before activities, gentle heating can help loosen the muscle. Apply a heat pack to the groin prior to stretching or exercising. As a general rule of thumb, remember to heat before an activity and ice afterwards
* ANTIINFLAMMATORY MEDICATION - Oral anti-inflammatory medications (such as Ibuprofen, Aleve, or Motrin) can help relieve symptoms of pain and also calm the inflammation.
* PHYSICAL THERAPY - may speed up the recovery process. Therapeutic modalities such as Ultrasound, Massaging and specific exercises will be helpful.

You need to abstain from sternuous exercises for atleast 10 days.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Strained Right Thigh Muscle After Exercise. Icing. Suggestions To Relieve Pain?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. The conservative management of strained muscles is as follows - * REST - It is important to rest following the injury to allowed the injured muscle to properly heal. * STRETCHING - Gentle stretching is helpful, but it should not be painful. * ICE PACKING - Apply ice to the injured area in the acute phase (first 48 hours after injury), and then after activities. Ice will help calm the inflammatory response and stimulate blood flow to the area. * MOIST HEAT APPLICATION - Before activities, gentle heating can help loosen the muscle. Apply a heat pack to the groin prior to stretching or exercising. As a general rule of thumb, remember to heat before an activity and ice afterwards * ANTIINFLAMMATORY MEDICATION - Oral anti-inflammatory medications (such as Ibuprofen, Aleve, or Motrin) can help relieve symptoms of pain and also calm the inflammation. * PHYSICAL THERAPY - may speed up the recovery process. Therapeutic modalities such as Ultrasound, Massaging and specific exercises will be helpful. You need to abstain from sternuous exercises for atleast 10 days. Hope this information is helpful. Good day