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How long does a pulled muscle last?
11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Below: It is dependent on the extent of the injury. Minor- a fed days More extensive-weeks to months.
Answered 5/8/2016
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Pulling too much...: There are varying degrees of a pulled or strained muscle. The range is from mild to severe. The mild strains can sometimes be used immediately. The moderate degree ones may take several weeks and the severe may take months to heal. If the RICE protocol is not sufficient to relieve the symptoms, then evaluation by a physician is warranted.
Answered 12/10/2019
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Varies: It varies based upon the severity of the strain. That being said, if it is not significantly better over 10-14 days, consider being seen to make sure it is nothing more serious.
Answered 8/14/2018
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