Question 1

how do you get rid of a recurring pulled muscle in the thigh?

Accepted Answer

Therapy: Stretching, rest, activity modification and strengthening.

Question 2

i have pulled a muscle in my thigh when i was playing football how can i get rid of the pain?

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RICE: rest, ice,compression, elevation and use of anti inflammatory medication: if unable to bear weight go to ER or UC clinic. A pull on neoprene thigh support will be helpful

Question 3

how to get rid of a pulled muscle in lower back asap baseball pratice monday?

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Impossible: True muscle pulls take 3-6 weeks to heal.

Question 4

i have a pulled muscle in my back right below my right shoulder blade. please tell me how to get rid of it. i can't sleep and hurts to breathe?

Accepted Answer

Myofascial Pain: Sounds like you have a myofascial nodule (muscle knot) of the rhomboid muscle. This is a common yet painful location for a myofascial nodule. I'll bet your sleep is poor. These knots respond to quality sleep and deep friction massage. A pm&r specialist is your best bet at getting proper treatment if your family doc is stumped.

Question 5

i have a twitch in my thigh muscle for 3 days now. how do i get rid of it?

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Try this: Try heat application for 10 minutes (heat pad, for example). Then try an ice pack through a piece of cloth for 10 minutes. May try a topical rub such as icyhot or bengay. Or take a relaxing warm bath. This may suffice.

Question 6

my 7 month old has a bump the size of a pea in one thigh but not the other, it feels as though it's the muscle knotted. how do i get rid of it?

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Lump on thigh: This is probably a lump  at the site of immunization  injection,  apply warm compresses &amp; do gentle massage,  hopefully it resolves, but  show it to your pediatrician anyway in case it is something else. Good luck.  Enjoy your baby.

Question 7

ok so i have a type of dry skin on my thighs and my calf muscles and on the back of my upper arms i have tryed lotions and ect and can't get rid of it ?

Accepted Answer

Xerosis: Dry skin may not be from true dryness. Emoluments are great low alcohol content preferred. Soaps can be irritating move away from deodorant soaps to dove eucerna. Consider seeing you doctor conditions like hypothyroidism as well as other metabolic condition can manifest as dry skin.

Question 8

how can i get rid of muscle strain in my arms?

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Rest: The best initial treatment for most muscle strains are resting for a period of days, icing initially after the injury, medicines like Ibuprofen and gentle stretching after the pain has improved.

Question 9

i have muscle strain in my hand the pain is bad how do i get rid of it and how long will it take to heal completely and stop hurting?

Accepted Answer

: Not feasible to provide an explanation but assume you had an injury.  If there is a small fracture, this will need attention, same with tendon injury.  See a hand specialist, this should be X-rayed.  Hand therapy may be helpful.  Impossible to project outcome based upon information provided.

Question 10

is there a difference between a muscle strain and sprain? what is the treatment for both? i injured my thigh muscle working out.

Accepted Answer

Difference: A sprain is a stretch and/or tear of a ligament.  A strain is an injury to a muscle and/or tendons.  Rest, ice, compression and elevation are used to address both types of injuries(for the most part.) But the nuance of treatment really depends on the exact nature of your injury.

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I have pulled a muscle in my thigh when i was playing football how can i get rid of the pain?

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How to get rid of a pulled muscle in lower back asap baseball pratice monday?

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I have a pulled muscle in my back right below my right shoulder blade. please tell me how to get rid of it. i can't sleep and hurts to breathe?

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I have a twitch in my thigh muscle for 3 days now. how do i get rid of it?

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My 7 month old has a bump the size of a pea in one thigh but not the other, it feels as though it's the muscle knotted. how do i get rid of it?

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Ok so i have a type of dry skin on my thighs and my calf muscles and on the back of my upper arms i have tryed lotions and ect and can't get rid of it ?

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How can i get rid of muscle strain in my arms?

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I have muscle strain in my hand the pain is bad how do i get rid of it and how long will it take to heal completely and stop hurting?

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Is there a difference between a muscle strain and sprain? what is the treatment for both? i injured my thigh muscle working out.

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