Question 1

can i get std or other diseases if person touches her gluteus maximus muscle part of butt and dont wash hands ?

Accepted Answer

Words matter: The term is sexually transmitted disease. It doesn't mean casual contact. It means genital to genital contact or some variation thereof. These germs are generally not like simple staff or strep germs that get on things in the environment &amp; are passed at random. The germs have specific living requirements that mean they die readily after they leave their preferred tissues.

Question 2

how do you alleviate pain from a pulled muscle in the gluteus maximus?

Accepted Answer

See details: This is more likely an acute low back strain rather than a pulled glute. Have it evaluated.

Question 3

what's the most effective way to treat a muscle strain?

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Muscle strain: If no allergies, temporary relief if you use local muscle rub cream & anti-inflammatory agents, & if persist, consult your doctor.

Question 4

can a spinal fusion cause muscle strain?

Accepted Answer

Spinal fusion: A spinal fusion does not normally cause muscle strain

Question 5

what should i do with muscle strain in thigh?

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Rest/ice/compress/PT: Initial rest in a relaxed position to prevent further injury along with ice and compression (ace wrap) will hel control pain and swelling and allow for early healing. Once pain is tolerable, physical therapy is indicated to maximize return of motion and strength. If the mucle injured is the quadriceps (top of the thigh), immobilization in maximal flexion (knee bent) is indicated to limit stiffness.

Question 6

can muscle strain be prevented by stretching?

Accepted Answer

For the most part: Most muscle strains occur after inadequate "warming up " before physical activity. Adequate "warming up" would prepare the athlete or "weekend warrior" for battle.

Question 7

side muscle strain causing pain when breathing?

Accepted Answer

Serratus anterior: A muscle strain on your torso/flank area may be from injury to the overriding serratus anterior mucle. An injury to the actual rib could also cause pain with breathing. If pain not improving within a day or two since onset, you should be evaluated by your physician. Radiographs may be indicated.

Question 8

what can i do to treat a muscle strain in my leg?

Accepted Answer

Muscle strain: Anti-inflammatories are a staple of treating both muscle sprain and strain.

Question 9

what can i do to prevent muscle strain when lifting?

Accepted Answer

Bend at the knees.: Bending at the waist when lifting is a sure fire way to strain your back...Eventually.  Bend at th knees, one in front of other, and limit the weight to 10 pounds:).

Question 10

how long it takes for muscle strain in calf to heal ?

Accepted Answer

Wide range: At the worst, some don't heal w/o surgery or at all. But those are the rare, severe ones. Usually by 8 - 10 weeks you'll be past it. But there are so many variables. Your original condition, how bad it was, how healthy you are, how protected you keep it, etc., etc. Live extra healthy - no bad habits + good nutrition, rest, etc., Be patient! Best!

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