“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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A pulled muscle typically improves with rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) in the early stages. Physical therapy may help if pain or tightness persists, guiding recovery with tailored exercises and techniques. Avoid strenuous workouts until the muscle heals to prevent further injury. Consult a professional if symptoms worsen.
Your wife would be correct. Physical theory can help with healing as well as risk for re-injury
You should consult a physical therapist.
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.
PT with soft tissue mobs will help with your pain.
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.
It would be beneficial for you to see a PT immediately. A pulled muscle generally results in pain, inflammation and spasms...all of which are easily treated by a PT, thus shortening your recovery time
