Question 1

i have pain on my tongue.  some is a muscle strain and some is from a wound caused from a dental scraper. what is best treatment for both situations?

Accepted Answer

Traumatic injury: is the most common cause of tongue pain. Use mouth rinses to relieve pain, avoid spicy food, tobacco and alcohol. Tongue soreness usually resolves within a few days. However, if this condition does not subside in a week, See a dentist or physician for help.

Question 2

what makes a strained muscle better?

Accepted Answer

Keep it simple: A sprain is when a ligament or tendon is injured by overstretching. There may be minimal or quite a bit of damage to it. Inflammation (redness, warmth, tenderness, and swelling) occurs as a natural healing process. The key is to minimize further damage while keeping the area flexible and mobile. Ice massage (24-36 hours), compression and elevation are the keys to maximize healing.Motrin/advil help.

Question 3

i think i have a strained muscle: how painful would it be?

Accepted Answer

Very painful: If can vary from mild to severe pain. If it is severe  see your doctor. If it is acute you can ice it till you see the doctor.

Question 4

strained muscles groin

Accepted Answer

OK?: Cold compresses to sore areas and if able to use safely, NSAID (like aleve (naproxen) or advil) can reduce the discomfort while it heals over next few days. If bruising / severe pain / persists beyond about 5 days, see dr for exam.

Question 5

what's the most common muscle to strain?

Accepted Answer

Calf muscle: Really a toss up between calf muscle , hamstring muscle and back muscles.

Question 6

how can i treat a pulled/strained thigh muscle?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest, ice, compression and elevation are the mainstays of early treatment.  After the acute phase gentle progressive stretching should be done several times a day.  Once your are pain free start a progressive strengthening program to prevent recurrent injury.

Question 7

can hot food and drinks help my strained muscle?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful.: I would not anticipate that would very much of a difference.

Question 8

what's the best thing to do for a strained neck muscle?

Accepted Answer

Check out these: Links. Hope u feel better soon!                     http://www.spine-health.com/blog/10-lesser-known-tips-easing-neck-pain.                            http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/neck-pain/ds00542.

Question 9

how do i tell if what i have is a strained chest muscle?

Accepted Answer

Strained muscle: You may have strained chest muscle if it hurts to move your shoulders or even a cough can cause pain. Also tenderness to the touch.

Question 10

thoughts? could protein actually help heal strained muscles?

Accepted Answer

Part of healing: A sprain/strain is when a ligament/tendon/muscle is injured by overstretching. There may be minimal or quite a bit of damage to it. Inflammation occurs as a natural healing process. The key is minimize further damage while keeping the area flexible and mobile. Ice massage (24-36 hours), compression and elevation are the keys to maximize healing. Unless malnourished, extra protein is of no benefit.

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I have pain on my tongue. some is a muscle strain and some is from a wound caused from a dental scraper. what is best treatment for both situations?

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I think i have a strained muscle: how painful would it be?

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Strained muscles groin

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What's the most common muscle to strain?

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How can i treat a pulled/strained thigh muscle?

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Can hot food and drinks help my strained muscle?

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