GENERAL CONDITIONS
Muscle Strains
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A muscle strain, sometimes also called a muscle pull, occurs when too much tension is placed on a muscle during activity, resulting in damage to the tissue. In severe cases, a muscle tear may even result. Strains usually result from strenuous activity, such as heavy lifting, quick motions, during sports, work tasks, or performing everyday activities.
Symptoms of a muscle strain include:
Treatment usually requires extensive rest and care. However, at Granville Physio your therapist can provide exercises, taping support, and shockwave therapy to accelerate the healing process. In a 2010 study by the American Journal of Sports Medicine, after three months 85% of hamstring-injury patients receiving shockwave therapy had reported a 50% reduction in pain, compared to only 10% of patients receiving traditional, conservative treatment. In cases where repeated tears have occurred shockwave with exercise is an excellent way to lay down a stronger more resilient scar that holds together under stress.
Symptoms of a muscle strain include:
- stiffness localized to the injured muscle with a broad ache
- discoloration
- heavy bruising
- swelling
- restricted motion
- severe pain
Treatment usually requires extensive rest and care. However, at Granville Physio your therapist can provide exercises, taping support, and shockwave therapy to accelerate the healing process. In a 2010 study by the American Journal of Sports Medicine, after three months 85% of hamstring-injury patients receiving shockwave therapy had reported a 50% reduction in pain, compared to only 10% of patients receiving traditional, conservative treatment. In cases where repeated tears have occurred shockwave with exercise is an excellent way to lay down a stronger more resilient scar that holds together under stress.
