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How to help a muscle pain and discomfort?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Rest, ice : I would rest and allow the injury to heal the best treatment would be ice, nsaids and avoidance of any exacerbating activities. If symptoms persist, you should be evaluated.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/20/2013

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