How do you treat muscle spasm or pulled muscle?

Answer 1

It is best to avoid muscle spams rather than get rid of them once occurring. A good training regime is required prior to embarking on increased physical activity,this consists of eating a healthy diet making sure that you are well hydrated and then increasing the level of activity gradually. A good warm up is needed than a stretching component should be used prior to playing the full game or completing the activity.After exercise it is always a good idea to stretch adequately and to make sure that you are well hydrated. Some people find the use of Tonic water as a adjunct to diet to asssit with reduction of muscle cramps or spasms. If you do get a muscle spasm then gently stretching it usually assists with relief. Someitmes application of local heat for a few minutes prior to stretching may be of assistance, then follow with the application of ice to assist with relief of pain and inflammation. Once the spasm has cleared it is a good idea to continue with gentle regular stretching and exercise, also make sure that the muscle is not subjected to cooling oof parts of it ie. by direct exposure to a draft ot cilling by a fan etc.

There are medical conditions which lead to muscle spasms and these may require other forms of treatment. In certain neurological conditions spasticity may be mistaken for a muscle spasm. Or there may be a condition such as a bone fracture which is leading to a protective spasm which is the body's method of splinting the fracture.

Answer 2

Muscle spasms are often relieved with muscle relaxers. However, these are acquired with a prescription, and can cause dependency with enough usage. Sometimes, over the counter anti-inflammatories such as Advil or Aleve will be all you need.

Answer 3

apply heat