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You have pulled a muscle in the back of your leg what do you do?
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∙ 11y ago
Initially ice it for the first day or two. Wrapping it in an Ace banadage can also help. After the first day or two apply heat and gradually retirn to finction and stretch. Anti-inflammatories such as Motrin/Advil/Aleve or generics) can help.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoput some ice on it and try to stay off it for a while. oh and sometimes when you pull a muscle its because you are dehydrated so if it was pretty recent drink a lot of water. if its your back use icy hot. it works really well.
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∙ 11y agoyou need to stretch
just keep your balance, then sit down, pull your legs straight
have someone rub your legs and massage
them
than just keep doing that for about 3 days
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∙ 12y agoGenerally, the best thing to do is to stay off of it as much as possible. Any swelling can be reduced by applying ice, and elevating the leg. If pain or limited mobility persists for more than a few weeks, you may want to see a doctor.
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Why does right leg hurt when you sit or lay down?
Perhaps you have a pulled muscle or damaged your leg or have a "pinched" nerve in the back.
What are symptoms of pulled leg muscle?
Your leg is sore, you can't do many things that you would normally do without some pain.
What is the gastronemius?
The gastrocnemius muscle is located with the soleus in the posterior (back) compartment of the leg. It is associated with the "bulge" in the calf muscle.
What can you do for your dog who has pulled a muscle in his front leg?
Get him to the vet, he may have done more damage than simply pulled a muscle. However, if it's just a pulled muscle, you will have to crate him for a little while to allow him to heal. Talk to your vet to see what he/she recommends and to get some pain-killer for the dog too.
Will pain killers help a pulled muscle in back or muscle relaxers and exercises?
muscle relaxers work best
What does it mean when your left leg muscle give out and it hard to walk What is it mean?
It means that you pulled a tissue.. Nothing serious
What if you are moving then suddenly your back aches?
You may have strained a muscle or pulled your back out of alignment.
What is a pulled and strained muscle?
what is a pulled muscle
Where do you build muscle from horse-riding?
arm leg back
Does leg muscle tissue grow back after surgery in humans?
No
What can do for pulled muscle lower back?
Avoid using it until it heals.
Where is the Gastrocnemus muscle located?
The gastrocnemius muscle is between the back of your knee and your heel.
