Recovery time: In reality, your recovery time, really depends on the actual cause/etiology of the pain. In general, a sprain muscle tends to heal within 4 to 6 weeks. A strain ligament can take longer, usually 12 to even 36 weeks. But if the cartilage and facet joints are also inflammed then the condition can linger even longer. Comb antiinflam meds with gentle exercises. If not an interventionalist pain md.
Answered 3/24/2013
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Stretch/Strengthen: If stretching and strengthening the muscles in the area do not resolve the pain, you could consider a cortisone injection to reduce the inflammation. Newer techniques with stem cell therapies have shown great success in resolving chronic tears in those muscles/ligaments as well. Check out Regenexx.Com
Answered 7/27/2014
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