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Can voltaren (diclofenac) heal a tear in my calf muscle?
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IT WON'T HEAL IT: But it can help with pain and inflammation, so it may feel better sooner.
Answered 3/14/2021
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No: It is an anti-inflammatory medication. It will not heal a muscle tear.
Answered 3/14/2021
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No: No, but it can release some pain. It is only an anti- inflammatory.
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