What to do to recover from a muscle strain

There is no so-called quick recovery for muscle strain, it should be treated correctly according to the severity of the injury, and generally can be treated by physical therapy, drug therapy, surgical treatment, rehabilitation exercise and other methods. 1. Physical therapy: muscle strain should pay attention to the brake rest, the acute period of 72 hours can be on the affected area of ice, reduce local bleeding and edema, can also be used to elastic bandage pressure bandage, the affected limb elevated, can help to reduce swelling. 72 hours can be hot packs, help to promote blood circulation and promote recovery. 2. Medication: If the pain is severe, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, such as diclofenac sodium, can be applied. 3. Surgery: If there is a large part of the muscle or a complete rupture, surgical suture treatment is needed. 4. Rehabilitation exercise: Rehabilitation exercise is a very important part, after the condition is stabilized, rehabilitation exercise can be carried out, such as muscle contraction exercise, etc., which is conducive to reducing the degree of muscle tension, preventing joint adhesion, joint stiffness and muscle strength decline. Muscle strain, if the swelling and bruising is serious, you should go to the hospital in time for further examination and treatment, the above drugs need to be applied under the guidance of a physician.