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Pulled muscle in my upper arm. should i wrap it with a tensor bandage to add some support and/or a little pressure, and should i ice or heat it?

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Dr. Edison Wong answered

Specializes in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

Timing is important: If your injury is within 48 hrs, ice & bandage it -- do not heat, to minimize swelling/injury. After 48 hrs, it doesn't matter, but heat would be preferable after 48 hrs to improve blood flow to area, help healing. Compression with a bandage is not needed unless there is swelling to be prevented.

Answered 8/31/2013

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A member asked:

Pulled muscle in my upper arm. should i wrap it with a tensor bandage to add some support and/or a little pressure, and should i ice or heat it?

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