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Treatment for leg strain
Treatment for leg strain

Muscle strain treatment

Definition:



Alternative Names: Treatment - muscle strain

Information:

Question:

How do you treat a muscle strain?

Answer:

Rest and ice for the first few days after the injury. As the pain decreases, using heat helps, accompanied by stretching and light exercises to bring blood to the injured area. See strains - first aid.




Review Date: 10/20/2005
Reviewed By: Kevin B. Freedman, MD, MSCE, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Specialists, Bryn Mawr, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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