2007-06-01 15:33:06 · 9 answers · asked by beth l 7 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
you need to use warm compress on any pulled muscle never use cold , its for sprains and bruises,warm will help the muscle to relax! comeing from my CNA training :)
2007-06-01 15:38:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pulling Chest Muscle
2016-10-15 03:55:07 · answer #2 · answered by kampfer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should apply ice to your sore muscle 3 to 5 times a day for 15 to 20 minutes for the first 24 to 36 hours and then after the first 36 hours have passed if you do not have any swelling then you can apply heat to make you feel better. Take some Tylenol or something for pain and relax. Try rubbing the muscle gently and sart doing something that will help you move that muscle so that you can start working the pain out of it and feel better.
2007-06-01 15:41:03 · answer #3 · answered by debbie_75052 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st 24-48 hour use only compressed ice. If it is on the left side don't do longer than 5-7 minutes at a time. Don't apply directly to the skin make sure you have a barrier such as shirt or a paper towel. It's also important to keep it mobile as long as you know its nothing more than a muscle strain. Myofascial release technique is very good to perform once the pain decreases. If you find yourself a good Chiropractor that does soft tissue injuries he or she can help you recover a lot quicker. Good Luck.
Dr. Ali, DC
2007-06-01 15:40:09 · answer #4 · answered by alirhirsa_2000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cold if it is swolen then switch to hot. Don't overwork the muscle until it is healed. Do try to use it to keep it from locking up. Good luck!
2007-06-01 15:37:09 · answer #5 · answered by mickelsen123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cold for the first 2 days... then warm as needed to help relax it. Rest it lots, and take some advil. hope it gets better
2007-06-01 15:37:05 · answer #6 · answered by novajr17 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cold for the first 15 minutes, to slow swelling and then heat anytime to dull pain. don't do either for more than 20 minutes
2007-06-01 15:43:11 · answer #7 · answered by maryk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah take some Motrin, and rest. Stretching will make it feel better.
2007-06-01 15:36:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Go to the doctor.
2016-03-13 04:13:58 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋