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How Long Does It Take for a Muscle Strain to Heal?
A muscle strain occurs when muscle fibers are overstretched and tear. Learn more about muscle strains, how muscle strains happen, muscle strain symptoms, muscle strain diagnosis, and muscle strain treatment options. Receive information on how a sprain and strain differ.
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Is a Muscle Strain the Same as a Muscle Tear?
What is the difference between a muscle strain and a muscle tear?
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Sprains and Strains
An injury to a ligament is called a sprain, and an injury to muscle or tendon is called a strain. Sprains and strains may be caused by repetitive movements or a single stressful incident. Symptoms and signs include pain and swelling. Though treatment depends upon the extent and location of the injury, rest, ice, compression, and elevation are key elements of treatment.
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How Long Does It Take for Repetitive Strain Injury to Heal?
A repetitive strain injury (RSI) can heal within a few weeks to six months depending on the severity of the injury and available medical treatment.
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How Long Does It Take for a Strained Leg Muscle to Heal?
A muscle strain usually results when it is overly stretched, and the muscle fibers tear. A mild or grade I strain may need ten days to three weeks to heal where a severe strain to the hamstrings may take up to six months.
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How Long Does it Take for an Oblique Strain to Heal?
An oblique strain is a specific injury that affects your abdominal muscles. An oblique strain may heal within a few weeks to six weeks.
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How Long Does It Take for a Strained Muscle in the Arm to Heal?
A muscle strain refers to tearing or stretching of the muscle fibers. Typically, a strained arm muscle heals in a few weeks to a few months, depending on the extent of the injury to the muscle.
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Should You Stretch a Strained Muscle?
Muscle strain is another term for a pulled muscle. Some experts recommend gentle stretching for muscles that are recovering from a strain.
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How Bad Is a Grade II Hamstring Strain?
Grade II hamstring strain, known as a partial tear, is typically more painful and may result in some swelling or bruising. The injury should heal on its own with rest and proper physiotherapy.
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How Long Before a Strained Neck Muscle Heals?
A neck strain is an injury to the muscles or tendons of your neck muscles and tendons — two types of soft tissue. It typically takes days to weeks for strains to heal.
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How Do You Treat a Strained Neck Muscle?
Learn what medical treatments can help ease your strained neck muscle symptoms and speed up your neck recovery.
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Is My Muscle Pulled or Strained?
A pulled muscle is sometimes used as a colloquial term for a strain of moderate severity. A muscle becomes strained when it’s twisted, pulled, or torn in two.
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What Can I Do for a Muscle Strain in My Back?
Muscle strain is sometimes called a pulled muscle. Treat a muscle strain in your back with ice, rest, compression, and heat or a see a doctor for an evaluation of a severe muscle strain in your back.
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