Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Your symptoms are highly suggestive of a strained muscle (pulled muscle).
The conservative management of your condition is as follows -
- Take Rest and do not do any activities that cause pain, till the acute pain subsides
- Apply ice or a cold pack to the painful area for 15 to 20 minutes, 4 times a day for several days. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel. Do not apply the ice directly to your skin.
- Take
ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or
acetaminophen (
Tylenol) to help relieve pain
- Use heat only when you are returning to physical activity. Then use it before stretching. Gentle heating can help loosen the muscle
- When the acute pain is gone, start gentle stretching exercises. Stay within pain limits. Hold each stretch for about 10 seconds and repeat 6 times.
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Physical therapy may speed up the recovery process. Therapeutic modalities such as
Ultrasound, Massaging and specific exercises will be helpful.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day