“Is a physical therapy session required for a pulled muscle?”
I pulled a muscle while working out yesterday. Would a physical therapy session help me recover from it? My wife thinks that I shouldn't work out until the pull heals.
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Yes a session of PT would help address the problem and promote faster healing of the involved tissues. And, your wife is partially right, you should allow the tissue to heal before returning to full bore workouts. But you can still work other areas not involved.
I would go into PT right away because they can work on the soft-tissues to help them heal quicker, but then also strengthen your core and other muscles to help you get back to 100% quicker. Rest is not the way to recover from a pulled muscle, but neither is pushing through it, so have your therapist help you early on before it becomes a more complicated issue.
Hello,
If you have that within a few days, you need to rest and use an ice compress, 10 minutes every couple of hours for 3 days. If it subsides, you can start with gentle stretches; if not, you need to see your primary physician.
Thanks.
If you have that within a few days, you need to rest and use an ice compress, 10 minutes every couple of hours for 3 days. If it subsides, you can start with gentle stretches; if not, you need to see your primary physician.
Thanks.