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How to heal a muscle that you constantly overuse?
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Fast Healing: A sprain is when a ligament or tendon is injured by overstretching. There may be minimal or lots of damage to it. Inflammation (redness, warmth, tenderness, and swelling) occurs as a natural healing process. The key is to minimize further damage while keeping the area flexible and mobile. Ice massage (24-36 hours), gentle range of motion, motrin/advil to maximize healing. Rest is best.
Answered 7/28/2013
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