Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is Heating Pad Recommended In Case Of Pulled Chest Wall Muscle?
I was in the er last night diagnosed with a pulled chest wall muscle . I was given muscle relaxers and Percocet and 24 hours later I am getting no relief from these meds at all . I have used a heating pad but now I seem to be getting either palpitations of spams . Help!
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
Thanks for your question on HCM.
Pulled chest muscle needs following treatment.
1. Avoid heavy weight lifting.
2. Avoid strenuous exercise.
3. Avoid movement s causing pain.
4. Avoid bad postures during sleep.
5. Take painkillers and muscle relaxant.
6. Wear chest belt so that movement of affected area is minimized.
7. Hot water pad application.
So no harm in hot water pad application.
Also try other things mentioned above.
Pulled chest muscle needs following treatment.
1. Avoid heavy weight lifting.
2. Avoid strenuous exercise.
3. Avoid movement s causing pain.
4. Avoid bad postures during sleep.
5. Take painkillers and muscle relaxant.
6. Wear chest belt so that movement of affected area is minimized.
7. Hot water pad application.
So no harm in hot water pad application.
Also try other things mentioned above.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....