I pulled a muscle in soccer and its been hurting now for almost 4 days?
Question:
any idea what it is or when it will go away
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Pulled Muscle
What is a pulled muscle?
Which muscle is commonly pulled?
What is the treatment for a pulled muscle?
How can you prevent a pulled muscle?
What is a pulled muscle?
A pulled muscle is a tear in the muscle fibers. This can easily happen if you do not warm up before a physical activity or if you are not in good physical condition.
Which muscle is commonly pulled?
The hamstring muscle is commonly pulled - particularly with sports that require quick starts such as basketball and sprinting. Your hamstring is located in the back of the thigh, extending from the bottom of the buttocks to the knee joint. The injury usually happens suddenly and causes severe pain that may worsen over the next several hours. After a few days, a bruise will form on the area. A pulled hamstring can make walking, bending and sitting difficult until the injury heals.
What is the treatment for a pulled muscle?
To treat a pulled muscle, immediately place an ice pack on the injured area to reduce swelling. It usually takes one to three weeks for the muscle to heal and rest is important. Wrapping the muscle with an elastic bandage will also help and your doctor may decide to prescribe medication to reduce the pain and swelling.
How can you prevent a pulled muscle?
To help prevent a pulled muscle, make sure you are in shape for whatever activity you are doing, and warm-up by stretching before you begin. For more information on pulled muscles, talk with your doctor.
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