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How can i heal an rsi of a quad? initial injury was a year ago. planning on taking 3 months rest while cross training and then gradually starting up.

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Dr. Pamela Hoffman answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Massage can help: Have you tried counter irritants? Tiger Balm type product or better yet Voltaren (diclofenac) gel and massage then follow with ice. The ice potentates the Voltaren (diclofenac) gel. Professional massage can help.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 1/29/2015

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