How long it takes to recover from a muscle strain cannot be generalized, but is mostly related to the time of onset and whether or not aggressive treatment has taken place. Muscle strain is largely a lifestyle disease that often occurs in the muscles of the lower back, neck, and legs. Under normal circumstances, if a patient is actively intervened and treated when the muscle strain first appears, recovery usually occurs in about 2-3 weeks and there are usually no other sequelae. However, if the patient does not pay attention to care and treatment during the onset of the muscle strain, the symptoms of the muscle strain may be further aggravated and the recovery will be more difficult and relatively longer. Therefore, when a patient finds a muscle strain, he or she must not be negligent. It is recommended to correct incorrect lifestyle and exercise in a timely manner, such as avoiding prolonged maintenance of one posture or overexertion, and paying attention to local warmth. If the patient cannot recover on his own or has recurrent attacks, he should also go to the orthopedic department of the hospital in time.