RED2018 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Muscle Pull Treatment The universally held treatment for a muscle pull or tear is to apply ice and rest until the pain and swelling subside. The ice relaxes the muscle and helps relieve any spasm. Ice should be applied for about 20 minutes on, then 20 minutes off, as much as possible for a few days. The dull ache of a muscle pull usually disappears within a few days. As soon as tolerable, begin gently stretching the muscle. A pulled muscle may go into spasm as a reaction to being overstretched. If the muscle fibers are not gradually re-lengthened, the muscle will pull again with return to activity because it will have healed in a shortened state. In general, you can return to action when the injured body part can be stretched without pain as far as the healthy one on the other side of the body. That may take a week for a calf muscle or more than a month for a hamstring pull. Quote Link to comment
chrispt21 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Always warm up before playing. Quote Link to comment
bawabawa2 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 How do I strengthen my knees and ankles? I play basketball every other day. These are just pick up games and nothing too physical but I think my body isn't as young as it used to be. My knees and ankles ache after these games and sometimes any time during the day. Any suggestions are very much welcome. Quote Link to comment
chrispt21 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Gentle stretches can help players avoid the pulled muscles that sometimes follow a vigorous game. Quote Link to comment
Jobs4Grabs Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Actually, my injury did not come from the gym directly. I was so sore from working out that later that day I decided to have a massage, the next day I felt a sharp pain in my upper back that I'm sure came from the massage and not the workout. Quote Link to comment
SaintPeter5858 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Be careful with hardfouls in basketball. almost broke my arm before Quote Link to comment
SaintPeter5858 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Dislocated joints Quote Link to comment
BrightestStar Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I have a Physical Therapy consultant for proper advice. Quote Link to comment
qcbud Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 dynamic warm up, static cool down. bali jumping jacks sa simula, stretching sa dulo! Quote Link to comment
wEbStAr Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 madalas e muscle strain dhil d nagwawarmup. Quote Link to comment
The_Medic Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 don't overexert your body beyond its present capabilities Quote Link to comment
wEbStAr Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 jz had my acl reconstruction. 3rd day of PT. Quote Link to comment
hotdad35 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Try BODIVANCE warm-up gel.. I use this before every basketball game kasi minsan wala na timemag stretching or mg-warm-up.. Try nyo muna yung sachet p55.00 lang pwede up to 2-3 gamit..Available at Toby's & Planet Sports.. Quote Link to comment
Queen Darkeinjel Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 So far no serious injuries, yet. All I've got are bruises on the arms and legs due to blocking practiceSore knuckles from punchingSore heels from kickingSore ankles from kicking and blocking from a classmateSore elbows from elbow strikesSore shins from kickingSore palms Quote Link to comment
RED2018 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Always remember that you don't have the same or constant physical mood strength each day. Thus, what you can normally do in many days, may not be workable on certain 'bad' days. Be conscious of your body behavior/mood, and don't overachieve on 'bad' days... Quote Link to comment
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