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Does mobic (meloxicam) help treat grade 1 hamstring strains?

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Dr. William Nall answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

It can help: It can help with the pain. I would do some physical therapy as well to address the muscle.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/27/2019

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