Question 1

can a muscle strain, shoulder sprain or shoulder tendinitis cause pain in the neck and numbness in the face?

Accepted Answer

Possible: a severe strain may cause acute numness yet certainly neck pain head ache or painful motion

Question 2

what do doctors do for a muscle sprain?

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Muscle strain: First you sprain a ligament holding bone to bone not a muscle. You strain a muscle. Initially you rest, ice, and massage. Then you work to maintain range of motion and stretching the muscle. Following this strengthening is began. Then returning to activity as able.

Question 3

how do i know if it is appendicitis or muscle sprain?

Accepted Answer

Progression: Appendicitis tend to progress becoming more severe over 24 to 48 hours ....Also appendicitis tends to have systemic symptoms such as fever, nausea, anorexia, with the tenderness becoming localized to the right lower quadrant with appendicitis.

Question 4

how do i determine if i have a right quadricep muscle sprain?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person.  He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

Question 5

what is the best way to treat a muscle sprain in the back area?

Accepted Answer

Stretch, heat, meds: Alternate applying moist heat and ice to your back, otc topical anti-inflammatory creams, otc Motrin and/or tylenol (acetaminophen) and stretching exercises. If you back pain persists despite trying any one or all of these, you should see your md/do. If you have fevers, chills, weight loss, bowel or bladder incontinence, leg weakness, numbness or tingling, or if you are over 55 or have fallen lately, see your md.

Question 6

could a muscle sprain lead to muscle spasms?

Accepted Answer

Charley horse: When the muscle is sprain badly enough the muscle tissue can be torn or damaged enough to result in spasms.  Careful management is necessary with attention to avoid more serious damage.  There may be rupture of the muscles or tendons or damage to structures of the joints.  A thorough medical evaluation would be appropriate.

Question 7

what are the differences between a muscle sprain and a strain?

Accepted Answer

Joints can sprain: A muscle "strain" is when muscle fibers get stretched too far and/or some fibers tear. People generally call it a tear if enough fibers break, leading to some bleeding and swelling inside the muscle, resolving later with some healed scar tissue and some tightness in the area (less elastic). A joint sprains when its ligaments (whitish fibers) are stretched too far and break. Muscles don't "sprain".

Question 8

how to cure a muscle sprain?

Accepted Answer

RICE: A sprain is abnormal stretching or tearing of a ligament that supports a joint.
Rice (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) are the keys to treatment.
 Most sprains and strains resolve with time, but occasionally other treatment, including physical therapy and surgery, may be required.
 Anti-inflammatory medications may be helpful in decreasing the pain and inflammation of the injury.

Question 9

how long does it take to regain flexibility after a muscle sprain?

Accepted Answer

It really depends : It really depends on your age, severity of strain and the treatment - like rest, therapy, etc.

Question 10

what is the recovery time for a trapezius muscle sprain?

Accepted Answer

Strain: If truly a strain, it depends upon severity: a few days up to a month. If pain not going away, check for disc or postural problems.

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