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Suggest Treatment For Soft Tissue Injury After A Fall
Question: I am 74 and though very flexible from years of ballet I have several bone issues that cause discomfort. I fell yesterday when I missed a step on a deck and I am very sore. I am wondering if I should go to my cardio class today or rest one more day?
Brief Answer:
Give adequate rest.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
It seems to be soft tissue injury.Give adequate rest to the involved muscle group and avoid any movement that causes pain
Ice packing once in every 2 hours over the affected area
Moist heat application to relax the muscles
Local application of muscle relaxant gel
Analgesic medications as needed
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Give adequate rest.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
It seems to be soft tissue injury.Give adequate rest to the involved muscle group and avoid any movement that causes pain
Ice packing once in every 2 hours over the affected area
Moist heat application to relax the muscles
Local application of muscle relaxant gel
Analgesic medications as needed
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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