How to Treat Muscle Strains or Tears

There's a simple recipe that you can apply to treat nearly any muscle strain or tear. In this video, Maryke walks you through the steps you need to follow to ensure that your muscle heals properly and you don't get re-injured.
🌟Need more help with your injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at SIP online via video call for an assessment of your injury and a tailored treatment plan: www.sports-injury-physio.com/
Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:08 The grading system of muscle strains
00:03:48 Recipe for treating muscle strains
00:11:39 Strength training for strained muscles
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[@mayanknagwanshi]

Dont know why people complaining about how long the video is, this is great content, she basically answered each and every doubt thay I had Thanks a lot doc

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I appreciate that!

[@dineernaorem]

Exactly

[@myelenamonique9727]

It's because most of us dont have much of an attention span le

[@SilikPoy]

​@@SportsInjuryPhysio I injury muscle leg whith knife 🗡️ for 4years and still I don't run what caused that even when I play football I don't run and rabtured so painfull whith me I close to play tell me what can I do

[@Alley00Cat]

If you can’t sit 18 minutes without crying over a video answering all your questions because you’re in pain, you need medical help asap. This video is pure value content, no fluff, it goes over everything: evaluation, immediate recovery and long term recovery. Thank you so much. ❤

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@Krxzygrim1400]

That's me right now I cant move because I'm in pain😭😭

[@vlad.nicula]

It's amazing how easy it is to find quality info on KZbin. Thank you for taking the effort to create this video 😊

[@honkymonkey9568]

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[@bhaskararya9112]

Excellent Video. This is what I was looking for. Explained everything with valid reasons!

[@anandnelliat6220]

Very useful tips. I have a calf injury and I am going to follow the advice and try getting back to my routine in one month. Thanks

[@syedhadzim5399]

You good after a month?

[@lokomotive28]

are you good after one month?

[@Muslims807]

My man are you alive after one month?

[@arthursogaugelioneltrains5744]

Thank you So much for the information. I PULLED MY MUSCLE IN MY HIP AND I MY GROWING AREA SEVERE PAIN IVE BEEN IN FOR FOUR DAYS I was trying to stretch with causes pain NOW I SEEN YOUR VIDEO I WONT STRETCH. THANK YOU.

[@yboriginal01]

Great info! Thank you!

[@alexanderyong4432]

In the entirety of KZbin, you're the one explaining this the best manner. I pulled my left groin muscle so I feel tense in between my inner thigh and left testicles. No pain just tense and discomfort. Doctor said I've strained the muscle there. It has been 4 weeks now and the recovery had been slow. But after watching your video I understand that I need to be patient with it. Thanks for your content. It has put my mind in ease as I was worried. Lots of love ❤

[@Siouxthenation]

I've had something similar to what you describe as discomfort but it's been sort of inconsistent

[@alexanderyong4432]

@@Siouxthenation It gets better over time

[@itskris_ya2887]

Ay no hate but u wrote an whole s.a 😂 no hate

[@kenshovenir5097]

same

[@SumDumProductions]

I didn’t pull an adductor but I pulled an erector spinae muscle in my low back. This video is very informative on the recovery process. Are you better?

[@dixiebock6722]

Thank you so much! My teenage son suffered a calf injury playing intense sports. We did not do the right thing the first week. I took him to a sports medicine doctor who did convince my son to rest it for a full week but did not give us good advice on what steps to take next. I think this video will save him from rushing back into competition and causing more problems. I’m going to watch your “calf muscle strain treatment” video next. Thank you so much!!!!

[@davidanslow4294]

hi,can I aski if it has recovered now after he didn't rest,I had very minor aches from from a bike injury but kept working with but now I'm experiencing pins and needles in my hands after damaging my shoulder

[@dixiebock6722]

@@davidanslow4294 He did end up resting for a full 5or6 weeks (i cant remember now) he worked with an athletic trainer and was able to speed up his recovery by riding an exercise bike, in a very specific way so he was not engaging his calf muscle, but it generated lots of blood flow and really helped him stay up on his cardio while resting. Also, when he returned to activity he had muscle spasm issues which was a bit confusing and made it a little hard to figure out if he had re-injured his leg. Fortunately I was able to talk to an acupuncturist friend and another friend who is a doctor and figured out what was happening. Pins and Needles in your hands from a shoulder injury sounds like a pinched nerve or nerve damage. I think this can also be from swelling. Not sure if that relates at all to torn or strained muscles.

[@alanwayne1300]

Your explanation is best.👍

[@vickygatzima4071]

Thank you! Amazing video !!

[@benhogan2663]

this video helps me a lot

[@zeropain9319]

Lovely video, thank you for your kindness in doing this. I'm at 6 weeks after a grade 2 calf tear (21mm). This video is really helpful to know that what I did until now was correct, and now what I've not got to do to build up the strength. I wish my doctors or physical therapists could have told me this all at once. Rather, they just tell you one step at a time and keep me living in anxiety. Super job.

[@synergiesunlimitedforum7415]

Gratitude. Thanks a bunch for sharing

[@lokomotive28]

we’re you able to heal

[@synergiesunlimitedforum7415]

@@lokomotive28 yes. There is no longer pain. I haven't yet resumed workouts and running though I have been walking a lot.. and I hope it should be okay by now to restart strenuous activities soon. Thanks for asking. Cheers

[@lokomotive28]

@@synergiesunlimitedforum7415 hey thank you for responding , did you use ice?

[@synergiesunlimitedforum7415]

Yes I used: ice. I also got an deep tissue massage. I soaked legs in hot water with sea salt I rested a lot. . Also did alternate hot & cold water pour on the affected area. All of it helped.

[@preeti997]

Very very helpful ,, thank u.. I watching it during lockdown..

[@ciciscozycornerofficial]

Thank you for your video! It helps me to feel reassured that I am indeed in the healing process. I've dislocated my shoulder at work, 7 months ago (don't worry, I've been looked at and had a few scans, but man this is ridiculously long and worries me) I'm always & still am having a tough time getting doctor's appointments. My next one is in 2 weeks, but I wish it could be sooner. The severity of this pain makes it unbareable to use it, sometimes use it at all..... so until the doctor's app, I'll treat it as a muscle tear to reduce long term effects. Thank you for your detailed video!!

[@paladindanse98]

How’s it going?

[@benjaminruba5022]

thanks for this muscle Strains and am sure my muscle strain will be okay soon.

[@kevinbeckwith1604]

Excellent cleared up a lot of questions I had Thanks

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Great to hear!

[@careitina1412]

Extremly helpful video,well explained in detailes !! Thank you very much !

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mohdsaquib8109]

I was playing volleyball and ended up tearing my right thigh's quadricep muscles rested for 1 day and started recovering but again slipped on the floor and tore it again now it's been 2days I am recovering gradually. thanks ma'am I followed this video and it benefited me a lot...

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks for sharing!

[@c_a_f3819]

Thank you, I had heard that before but never tried it. I just lightly teared the very top of my quadriceps two days ago and today managed a slow run, over 6'/Km pace, without pain. I used to wait for weeks in the past. The other new thing from this video is the 10' only ice application. This time I didn't put any ice on because I couldn't find a way to keep it there, had I known that before I could have easily done the 10' application. It's psychologically so much better to be able to do something rather than sitting waiting for the muscle to heal, Subscribed from now on.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks, and good luck with your recovery!

[@donmwong]

Thank you!

[@Sam-hl9kl]

Amazing video thanks!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

My pleasure!

[@joselherrera2598]

Very helpful professional information, thx

[@MrArcadia2009]

I got a muscle strain in my foot about a week ago. The foot can still be used, but pain and inflammation is the basic symptoms I have. I think I stepped on a tree stump. I don't think it's severe, mild to moderate, really. I've occasionally stretched it, gently. The problem is on the right side of my foot. I've used a bandage for a little less than a day, it's a lot better today.

[@lazy2988]

So helpful thank you!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@praxisdev1884]

That was excellent. Thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Very welcome

[@russoft]

THANK YOU! I have a difficult muscle to treat so I'm not sure whether I can work through the recovery alone, but I've been trying to treat injuries wrong forever. I just rested for days then started aggressively massaging and stretching. Now I know why my injuries never healed properly.,

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I'm glad you found the video useful. If you ever wanted help with your rehab and an exercise plan, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@enriquecarraltrevino2488]

Thank you

[@halillale6845]

Thank you for your valuable information, I had a calf injury from the football game And this is very helpful to me

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@MikeCalloway]

Really good video thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Very welcome

[@pamelaevans4076]

Thank you for this I stained my pec and I let it heal and it did great. Went back to Pilates and hurt it again. I will build up my strength slowly to avoid a vicious circle. Many thanks

[@rajeevsinghal6439]

How did you healed ? I have also injured my pectoral minor

[@joeferry7077]

i strained mine have you learned anything about healing it?@@rajeevsinghal6439

[@honkymonkey9568]

Wow. This really helped. I couldn't understand why when I tried to sprint after resting my level one quad strain for a month, I immediately injured it again. Now I know I should have rebuilt the strength. Starting all over.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Good luck with your recovery!

[@ab.c99]

Great video.. Information 👍

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks 👍

[@bidhanadhikari6441]

I had a large blue spot on the back side of my thigh below the injured part after few days of injury then it started disappearing itself I can walk properly now but cant jump properly . What shall i do?

[@OkStoev]

Thank you so so very much! In a time where my GP have no hours to share and A&E refuse to explain me what it is because its non of their business and Physio appointment is in two months time your work and free sharing of information is endlessly appreciated. I watched few of the videos reguarding the area of pain and i hope to get it right soon. Thank you ❤

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You are welcome, and good luck with your recovery!

[@mase8474]

I just want to say a very big thank you for this video, on the 23rd of July I tore my sartorious muscle during a football game to be honest I saw it coming I've been feeling slight pain in my muscle some two weeks before it happened, now I'm out of the game fully, through the remaining days of last month I've had to rest and do the RICE treatment now I'm doing lite jogging gradually testing my limits, I haven't been able to sprint yet I've tried and I feel the pain deep within the muscle, are there any special foods I can add to my diet, since the injury I've been eating more fruits and veggies... Thanks again 🙏

[@user-lr4nd2kg5q]

I think you should have added more meat and maybe liver but anyway how are you now bro??

[@christianhernandez1539]

I have a muscle strain on the bottom left side corner of my left foot very awkward place but it’s the same area as last year second time going through this !!😤

[@enriquecarraltrevino2488]

Where can I find a calf strengthening program for grade 2?

[@adanarceo4636]

Hi. I have an injured by lifting something heavy in a bad way and the pain in my back Amy right leg has been increasing with the days. Also I went to ER and the doctor gave some antiinflamatory pills along with pain and muscle relaxers but after 3 days taking them I’m still in pain and can’t get up from the bed at all. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.👍🏻

[@uninamed2292]

Got a grade 1 tear in my right brachiordialis 6 weeks ago during a set of preacher curls which reruptured a week ago, and yesterday i hindered a person from falling, which caused another grade 1 tear, but in my left forearm... I've never been this disabled and i have no idea how i will manage to heal both of them. I mean, i must use my arms for putting my clothes on, cook, etc.

[@user-lr4nd2kg5q]

Damn.. are you better now??

[@ASYLLIC]

I have a question what if a muscle pull occurs and you are not near anything cold or you don't have anything cold?

[@estherfrancois8952]

Does anyone know if you do the strength training everyday

[@ICEMAN24824]

Man o have a muscle strain on my obliques since over year now since I hurt my self with resistance bands of pulling to much

[@ademuyiwalawal5206]

When I sustained the muscle tear/sprain, I had pains deep in the buttocks, discomfort when sitting down, pain when bending. After 2 weeks of Rest, Ice, and Elevate, the above pains stopped, I can walk well without pains but I still can't stretch the leg. what do you advise going forward, to continue RICE or move to strengthening

[@hoopsdaily617]

How did you elevate it?

[@eddiemuise4791]

Same here.im 63 hurts

[@eddiemuise4791]

Love your videos.my butt hurts.left side.and hanstrings.I hurt.😪

[@paulcyril2679]

I was not aware mine was a muscle tear injury ,it has gone to worse to follow all this process. I need solution pls

[@scottishman0951]

Thanks for ur vid really helped me I pulled my oblique muscle while running and now it hurts to sort of twist or bend down. It’s a grade 1 injury and I’m wondering how long should it take to heal

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Should be about 6 weeks.

[@zinajo9615]

I have 2 mild tears in the shoulder muscle, they told me to swim. Is that true? Even if it hurts while moving?

[@marinojeffrey6693]

Very well explained 👏 thanks a lot, for am very grateful, I think I have a grade 3 muscle tear to my caf muscle 😢

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Best of luck!

[@user-it3xk6bs6r]

Thanks a lot. I have looking for a way to solve this problem for sometime . Since I sustained this injury, I have been trying to get a solution to it. I will rest and when I return to the field, I will face the same challenge. Thank you. For how long do I need to train the muscle before returning to the field?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

If it is a recurring injury, I would usually take a good 12 weeks to properly strengthen it and also use the last 4 weeks of that time to slowly ease back into running and sprinting and changing direction etc.

[@Hoppitot]

Question: How do I know what rate I should be increasing the weights during the strengthening phase without reinjuring myself. I've gotten reinjured multiple times without feeling anything bad during the exercise but the next day so I cant really "feel it out"

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

If the current level you are training at feels 100% fine, then increase the weights only very slightly for the next session and do fewer repetitions for the first session - so you test the new weight with very easy session. Then you build the reps of that weight up. If you wanted help with your rehab and an exercise plan, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/services

[@KELOC1]

No bruises or swelling, but a good portion of my back is in lots of pain.. ER said I pulled a muscle. Went to my spine dr. He said same thing. Muscle pull, you’ll be fine in a few weeks. 5 days in and it seems like certain movements hurt like hell. I feel skeptical of these answers the drs give. I feel like a tear in the back would need surgery? I also know the back is like one big muscle.Wondering if I need an mri or if my body can actually heal from whatever the hell happened. Thanks for the great information as always!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Actually our backs are made up of bones that are connected with extremely strong ligaments and then lots of different muscles. You have small muscles that run from each vertebrae to the next and stabilizes the back. Then you have several large muscles that are located in your back. Just like with the rest of your body, you can strain a muscle, ligament or joint in your back. Muscle strains in the back can hurt a lot. It can take 4 weeks sometimes to see any real improvement and then 6 to 12 to recover fully. Best of luck with your recovery.

[@davidd1490]

Thank you for this video, I strained my lower back ( at least I think, fuck I felt like my back muscle was being torn apart), I took painkillers and did some basic exercises ( the first days were hell, could not even do bird-dog) now one week after the injury, I can do it very well and even bend over ( little pain yet, so I just try it to see if I get pain or not, but I don't like to bend due to the stress it does on a non-injured back, so I just squat to pick up something). I am considering returning to the gym just for basic exercises like a stationary bike, some free weights lunge, calf raises, and upper body workout ( no back with weights, for now, just isometric)

[@dingdong6005]

How are you doing now?

[@Wahzzah]

Hi great video btw, addressed everything. Got a question, I injured my knee, it was swollen at first and I did everything to get it back working, but its been six weeks now, and I still feel pain from my outer quads, and when the knee is bent the patella tendonitis is a bit swollen, I still feel a bit of pain when bending the knee, and running but I don't force myself to run hard, I don't know how to go about it now? this is the longest recovery time for an injury for me so, I don't know what to do? Could you give me some advice on it. thank you.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It really depends on what is wrong with your knee - it may be a normal recovery time depending on what you've actually injured in/or around the knee. I discuss how to distinguish between the main types of knee injuries in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inq0l3ZtjMyVldU If you wanted help figuring this out a rehab plan, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com

[@Wahzzah]

@@SportsInjuryPhysio thank you, appreciate the response.

[@leonforlife8273]

I have a gastronemius tear 3a, What should I do?

[@themovementninja]

Love your advice on gradual strength progression. You may want to check into the turnaround of using ice though. 10 years ago, Dr Gabe Mirkin who coins the term and protocol of RICE, recanted the use of ice. There’s great education from Mike Stella and Kelly Starrett on the subject!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Ice is one of those things where I feel the baby is being thrown out with the bathwater. Instead of having a nuanced approach people are turning against it and there really isn't overly strong evidence to support a view of using no ice. I am yet to find any studies where they actually test how the use of ice vs. no ice affect recovery in real people - not just theoretical work based on lab studies that doesn't present what happens in the real world. It's like with passive stretching - where people were shouting about how bad it is for you etc. and then researchers started doing better trials that actually represented what athletes do in practice (passive stretches followed by active) and found that it had no negative effects if you use it like that. So far, what we know is that regular cooling after strength training may attenuated your strength gains. But again, post workout cooling has a place depending on the situation - if you are looking to recover a bit more quickly before doing your next event (so strength gains are not your priority) then it is something to use. Instances where I still advise ice for injuries include: 1. Immediately after injury to help stop bleeding - this is not wack it on and leave it there - it is for 10 minutes - at this point there is no inflammatory reaction yet so it does not have an impact on that. But what it does is stop the internal bleeding to limit secondary injury due to increased pressure from excessive swelling and bleeding. It also slows the metabolism of the cells, so if they are starved of oxygen due to the increased pressure from lots of internal bleeding (especially if it is inside muscle sheath) then they are less likely to die. 2. If someone is experiencing high levels of pain - ice, for me is always a better choice than medication because it doesn't affect the system for as long and does not have any nasty side effects. Again, it is not meant to be used excessive but rather in short bursts and only as needed. 3. If someone has excessive swelling - in my opinion the negative effect from excessive swelling on the tissue outweighs any negative effect of ice applied for short periods to help reduce it.

[@christinec.2376]

hi Maryke, thank you for another helpful video. my hamstring feels really good now,since tearing it slipping on mud and rain, ((19 days ago) but like you said it's weak. i have been walking just fine now, on long walks. tried to do a light jog, and the leg feels so heavy! and it seems wherever the blood traveled it ached. my calf is pretty tender still. it wasn't in the begining. is this normal?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Hi Christine - yes, this can be normal if you've not strengthened it properly. If you strengthen it before going back to running it should handle it better. If you wanted help with your rehab and an exercise plan, this is something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@christinec.2376]

@@SportsInjuryPhysio i'll make a zoom appointment.. thanks!

[@nicoleharrick7575]

I strained or tore a muscle inside my right upper thigh about 2 weeks ago. It only started hurting 4 days ago, and I started using a crutch to stay mobile but take the weight off it. Today I feel slighly better but still need the crutch. What small movements can I do, like the ones you showed with the calf muscle, to start to get this area back to full health? I've cancelled my acquagym as we're concentrating on legs right now and that just isn't good for me right now. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I can't really advise on what to do because it doesn't sound like a normal strain injury. When you strain a muscle, the pain sets in immediately - it doesn't take 10 days to start. Best to get it checked by a physiotherapist.

[@youllneverknowgorg]

i (think) i have received a level 1 or 2 muscle strain. it hurts whenever i rest it, and hurts a bit more when i walk and jog, but hurts terribly if i run. i have to do a ten minute run for gym class every wednesday too, so this is gonna suck. especially since that’s tomorrow and my parents just keep forgetting to write me a note for me to take.

[@nazarinnizam7086]

I have strained my back muscle 6 months ago..but it hadn't healed till now.i am in pain nd stress.i have consulted and did physiotherapy .They suggested me to gently stretch and apply heat..continuing.its painful

[@user-sx2qh7uf2m]

thanks you im ahmed from iraq

[@Mma-Guy]

Can a tear last close to a year... I still can't do push-ups.. it's in my chest ?

[@user-td3sl7wj9v]

Hi doc, may I ask what would be the treatment if bleeding has found on hand ultrasound? Thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

That is too broad a question - it needs more context

[@cindy1274]

I can feel it laying down, but, walking is likema cramp and i end up bending over in pain. It doesnt seemmto loosen up and when i touch area down left side of leg its sore very sore.

[@kidcruz]

Great video how would you treat a strained glute

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Similar exercises to this video for gluteal tendinopathy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4ani2ypetSFZ7M

[@user-td3sl7wj9v]

Hi doc, i've seen a video on youtube wherein the ultrasound shows a bleeding on a patients leg and the doctor do aspiration for that bleeding I forgot who's channel posted that video. What treatment do you call about it wherein aspiration has done by the doctor with that bleeding issue Thank you doc

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It sounds like you are talking about draining a hematoma but I'm not sure what you are asking.

[@user-td3sl7wj9v]

Hi doc, do musculoskeletal ultrasound show myositis ossificans? And what would be the treatment? Thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Yes it does - this tells treatment kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXmulK2ZlM-ZfLc

[@bee4442]

Will using a TENS unit or EMS machine cause more injury? I have very sore shoulder muscles from a sprain and inflamed AC joints in the shoulder.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

TENS can be useful - I don't know if EMS is perhaps a bit early. This video may also give you some ideas about AC joint injuries kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5bKdpqXqtdgqMU

[@user-td3sl7wj9v]

Hi doc, may I ask do hot compress good for tendon injury? Thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It can help reduce pain, but it doesn't really help with healing.

[@musculus11]

Three days back, I experienced a strain in my pectoralis major muscle while exercising, accompanied by a tearing sound. Consequently, I developed significant bruising on my biceps. The initial days were marked by intense pain, which has gradually subsided since then. The severity of the strain is uncertain, likely falling between grade 2 and 3, although a definitive diagnosis without medical consultation is challenging. Initially, I couldn't lift my arm sideways, but now I can. Though not completely pain-free, the discomfort has notably reduced compared to the initial two days. Are there alternative methods to determine the extent of the strain besides consulting a doctor? Thanks in advance!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Not really - you need to test the affected muscle and I am not even sure what it is that you have torn from what you describe. One also need to look at the anatomy and make sure the tendon isn't affected.

[@kimberquirky]

Is there always bruising or swelling with a level 2 significant injury? I tripped two week ago and felt something “rip,” but it was more the sound then the same feeling and sound when I tore my acl and meniscus years earlier… I can feel the pain in my deep glute max. I iced and took it easy and been doing it for about a week. Then slipped a bit and felt it again and then re did ice… now it’s been about a week and it feels better. Still staying away from glute moves, but can activate it and walk. Is this is a grade 1?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You will only see bruising if it tore very superficially and the blood is able to come to the surface. Even severe grade 2 tears won't show bruising if they are deep or if the blood is contained within the sheath that surrounds the muscle. Muscle tears are classed according to loss of strength. With a grad1 one you have minimal discomfort and pretty much full strength. With grade 2 you have some loss of strenght + pain when you try to stretch the muscles + pain when you try and contract against resistance - how much pain will depend on how severe your grade 2 is.

[@alaindeschenes3421]

At what point after a calf Strain, can I start progressively exercise to reinforce my calf muscle? I also do weight lifting , leg press, about every 10 days to failure, should I stop doing it until full healing of my calf?

[@VirajChokhany]

Can you share your rehab plan ? I'm in a similar situation

[@cherkaskozak6764]

Great video! Very detailed, which really helps to understand. And the most important and best part is the gradual recovery explanation! Thank you Doctor!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-td3sl7wj9v]

Hi doc, is machine gun good time use for history of injury? Esp muscle tightness Thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I assume you're referring to a massage gun. Here's our video on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnKcapqiYpxld8U

[@Nebuchadnezzar18]

Thank you that was very helpful. I'm gonna try and make contact with you.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Please do!

[@user-lj6qh1wk1n]

I have question , in day 9 if i have pain when i do active range of motion in end range i need to start strengthening exercise ? Or i need to wait until the pain goes away !!!! Plssss answer it fast

[@concatia3]

dont exercise, hope this helped

[@chocolateescapade]

Thank you so much for this video! I just finally got a diagnosis via ultrasound for bilateral burning foot pain I’ve had for over a year. What I initially thought was tarsal tunnel is a bilateral second degree tear in my abductor hallicis that is irritating/compressing nerves and causing the bottoms of my feet to burn and hurt. I don’t recall any specific incident but I was on my feet a lot and pushing around a lot of equipment to do a renovation at that time. My diagnostician recommended injections to heal them as it’s been upwards of 14 months and they’ve not healed. Are there any dos and don’ts at this time? I’m waiting for my doctor to come back from vacation and am worried about what to do.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It really depends on your specific case so it is best to ask the person who has assessed you.

[@globaldefence3110]

​@@SportsInjuryPhysiohey i am suffering from mild abdominal rectus muscle tear can you please tell apart from rest what things i can do to speed up my recovery

[@sjoyu.9208]

I pulled a muscle a couple months ago, it’s not bad, I couldn’t walk comfortably for the first couple of days, but now I can walk just fine. But I may have started stretching too soon because I still can hardly stretch to the full extent and I miss doing my full workouts :( should I just start from the beginning of the recovery stage?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Yes, ease right back and treat it as a new injury. Gauge what it can do at this moment and time and try not to dwell on what you could do before. You will get there but you have to go slowly and be patient. Good luck!

[@ariveyaayudham5785]

Suggest food for healing

[@nancyyeager2823]

What is the significance of muscle spasms in the strained muscle. I don't seem to be making progress after resting for 5 days. It's in my back after over stretching and then lifting. The pain and spasming is around my left scapula.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

When you sprain a back, you often also injure some of the little joints and the spasms you experience is often an attempt of the body to just splint the area. It can be dependent on what you do and what positions you are taking it into. Perhaps you should consult a physio who can give you advice on what exercises and movements to do or avoid.

[@user-td3sl7wj9v]

Hi doc, do musculoskeletal ultrasound show injury in a certain part of the body? Thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It can be used for any soft tissue assessments of ligaments, tendons and muscles.

[@user-td3sl7wj9v]

Hi doc, may I ask what's the difference between soft tissue ultrasound and musculoskeletal ultrasound? Thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It likely refers to the same thing - there is only one type of ultrasound machine that shows images. Soft tissue falls under musculoskeletal.

[@hiromicarey7170]

I didn't know I shouldn't do stretching and I think I reinjured myself on my calf. So frustrating 😞

[@harshdhumal406]

Thanks allot... I was practising ariel.. And got a muscle pull😥

[@alexkolenski4362]

Same lol

[@ashfordramrattan3467]

Very helpful but what about using heat or muscle rubs sold in the pharmacy.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

They don't offer much other than a bit of symptomatic relief. But be careful of using heat in the first 3 to 5 days as it may increase internal bleeding and swelling.

[@mal9609]

I have a lat injury (left lat) but I can’t really diagnose what it is. It hurts a little bit if I contact it but hurts more when i stretch it. It doesn’t hurt when I put pressure on it. It’s been going on for 2 months without getting better and I honestly don’t know how to treat it anymore. I’ve been doing stretches and applied ice forwarded by heat straight after. **not sure what Lat strengthening exercises to do**

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Sound like you would benefit from getting it assessed by a physiotherapist - you need to get the diagnosis right to choose the correct treatment. If you wanted help with your rehab and an exercise plan, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call - my colleagues Dominic, Barry and Kevin are particularly experienced in treating shoulder injuries. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/services

[@Anthony-qf4kz]

Does the part of harden? I think I got one around my lower buttocks but the area is harder then the surrounding area that doesn’t hurt from what I believe is a pulled muzzle

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

If the injury happened recently it may still be swelling that makes that part feel hard because it is trapped in the sheath. Your physio will be able to check it for you and advise.

[@hellyeah8120]

can anyone help me how to cure my scapular muscle strain I feel a lot of pain in my right lats while I bend down my kneck and this pain causes me difficult in breathing 😔

[@user-td3sl7wj9v]

Hi doc, may I ask how to determine if there's still a muscle tear? Thank you What are the symptoms?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You can find advice about diagnosing different types of muscle tears in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRW4ITRa6bCliNVttUy1V1RZazLHYs1O&si=1cfqstqA666jpUH5

[@debramartin2854]

I think I tore a muscle lifting someone who was immobile the tear is on my side . How do I treat the soreness

[@thepirlo5302]

I have one on my side too are you okay if you are I need some tips

[@user-td3sl7wj9v]

hi doc, do doctor usually do incision when draining hematoma? Or it could be only doing by syringe? Thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I don't know - usually syringe

[@user-td3sl7wj9v]

Hi doc, can soft tissue ultrasound show hematoma? Or it should be musculoskeletal ultrasound? Thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I don't know what you mean with soft tissue ultrasound vs. musculoskeletal ultrasound. There is only one type of ultrasound machine that shows images and it shows all types of soft tissue injuries, including hematomas.

[@theblackdragon4107]

At first I thought on day 1 you were supposed to eat rice to heal your strain it got me like "wuuuut ?" But I'll try the steps to try to recover asap because I really want to work out

[@jesusguzman1323]

at least you thought eating rice. i read it and said “wow maybe rice dies fix everything” and thought i had to dip my calf in rice

[@theblackdragon4107]

@@jesusguzman1323 Haha 😂

[@user-td3sl7wj9v]

Hi doc, do musculoskeletal ultrasound show bleeding in the tissue? Thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Yes

[@user-td3sl7wj9v]

Hi doc, can musculoskeletal ultrasound show if there's an injury? Thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Yes - it can

[@hicham4931]

I feel so much pain in my abdominal muscles without fever. I had Rhabdomyolysis last month. I don't know what to do ? ! I'm not sure if Rhabdomyolysis can relate to this ?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You need to speak with your doctor because the cause of the rhabdomyolysis is significant and this is not something that you should take advice on from anyone who has not done a full assessment of you. Your situation needs more careful attention than for someone who has just injured themselves with a simple sports injury.

[@user-td3sl7wj9v]

Hi doc, what would be the treatment if muscle is completely torn? Thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It depends on what muscle it is and where it happened - best to ask the doctor in charge of your care since they will have better insights into your situation

[@senseiosss3586]

I have injured my glutes since 6 months ago, it has not gotten better theee are days that I feel fine but also days that I can’t walk. I play basketball regularly I have been out for 3 months but at this point due to frustration I am forcing through the pain and play games more. It is really tough. Any advice?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It depends on what is going on - if the pain is more over the side or into the glute muscles then it may be gluteal tendinopathy in which case this video can help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZKcZYt-ftSif5Y But if the pain is more around the sit-bone then it may be high hamstring tendinopathy in case this playlist may be of use: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRW4ITRa6bCsSsh_kcF8gX6pPUXFYZkU

[@user-td3sl7wj9v]

Hi doc, is it ok to exercise a muscle tear after few days even there is a still a muscle tear? Thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You usually start rehab after about 2 days but it has to be gentle exercise and correctly chosen for the person's specific case.

[@user-td3sl7wj9v]

Hi doc, can musculoskeletal ultrasound show hematoma? Thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Yes