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Muscle strain treatment Health Article
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Reviewer Info: Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 08/06/2007 |
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Question: How do you treat a muscle strain? Answer: Rest and ice for the first few days after the injury. Anti-inflammatory medications or acetaminophen (Tylenol) also can be helpful to reduce pain and swelling in the first few days after the injury. As the pain decreases, using heat helps, along with stretching and light exercises to bring blood to the injured area. See also: Strains - first aid
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