Muscle Strain
Generalized Injuries > Muscle Strain
A muscle strain can occur to any muscle in the body. The most common muscle strains occur in the hamstring, calf, thigh, lower back, and groin.
Mechanism of Injury: A muscle strain occurs when the muscle is stretched past its comfortable level causing damage to the muscle fibers.
Contributing Factors: Weakness. Improper warmup. Overuse. Poor flexibility/mobility. Poor recovery.
Signs/Symptoms: Pain with movement. A feeling of a pop/snap upon injury. Tenderness to the touch. Swelling/discoloration in the area.
At Home Tests: MMT (resisted muscle movement)
At Home Treatment: Rest. Ice for 20 mins. Elevation. NSAID usage.
When to Seek Help: Contact your physical therapist if the pain prevents you from continues or gets worse in 7 days.
Treatment at Inspired Athletx: Initial treatment for a muscle strain will focus on manual therapy to reduce spasm, pain, and any swelling that may be present, as well as restore normal function and mobility. Subsequent treatment will address the underlying factors that contributed to your injury, including soft tissue and joint mobility restrictions, weakness, and inefficient movement patterns. Click here to schedule a physical therapy evaluation with us.
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