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How can i know the difference between a pulled muscle and a leg spasm?
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Duration: Leg spasms tend to resolve quickly vs a "pulled" muscle or strain that tend to take quite a bit of time to heal. The length of healing depends on the severity of the strain.
Answered 2/14/2013
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