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Muscle strain

Muscle strain: Introduction

Muscle strain: Damage to a muscle due to over-stretching of the muscle tissue. The damage involves tearing the muscle tissue. Small blood vessels may also be damaged which can cause bruising. The symptoms may vary from mild to severe depending on the severity of the damage. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Muscle strain is available below.

Symptoms of Muscle strain

• Muscle pain
• Muscle tenderness
• Muscle swelling
• Muscle stiffness
• Muscle inflammation
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Treatments for Muscle strain

• Rest, ice, compression, elevation, pain medication if needed, once pain has subsided gradually introduce light stretching movement to provide circulation to the affected muscle tissue
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Causes of Muscle strain

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Muscle strain: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Muscle strain

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Muscle strain: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Muscle and Orthopedic Specialists:
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• Pain Specialists:
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  • Rheumatology (Arthritis / Joint Pain)
• Arthritis & Joint Health Specialists (Rheumatology):
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Muscle strain

Medical research articles related to Muscle strain include:

• The Physical Therapy Prescription
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• Evaluation of Back Pain in Children and Adolescents
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• Altitude Illness - Pulmonary Syndromes (Treatment)
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Muscle strain: Animations

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Prognosis for Muscle strain

Prognosis for Muscle strain: Most cases resolve without problems as long as the muscle is rested sufficiently to allow healing. Complications are uncommon.

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Muscle strain: Broader Related Topics

• Accident or injury conditions
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Types of Muscle strain

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