Muscle Pull

I’m sure that you’ve heard multiple different things when it comes to taking care of a pulled muscle. Today, I want to take some of the questions that you may have, out of the equation.
So, what is a muscle strain?
A muscle strain is also referred to as a pulled muscle. Strains occur when a muscle becomes overstretched under load or when the demand imposed on a muscle is greater than its capacity (strength). Basically, you’ve asked your muscle to do more than it can handle.
What happens to the muscle?
These situations often result in microscopic or full tearing in muscle tissue. Depending on the amount of muscle impacted and severity of the injury, you may note bruising occur. These injuries occur most frequently in muscles that cross two joints including the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. They also occur frequently in the hip adductors (inner thigh).
Are there different types of muscle strains?
Strains are often classified into three grades based on severity. Severity is graded upon strength and range of motion loss as well as the location of the pain within the muscle (high, mid, low).
Grade 1: Mild tearing and damage to individual muscle fibers that causes minimal strength and range of motion loss. Athletes may return to sport in 2-4 weeks.
Grade 2: Moderate damage to muscle fibers that causes a moderate to significant loss of strength and range of motion. This may demonstrate some associated swelling & bruising. These injuries may require a 2-3 + month recovery period.
Grade 3: A complete rupture of muscle or tendon. These can present with a palpable defect in the muscle or tendon. These injuries cause a significant loss of strength and range of motion and sometimes require surgery to reattach the damaged muscle or tendon.
How do I know if I strained a muscle?
Pain secondary to a muscle strain often occurs when a muscle is contracted or stretched. The discomfort associated with a pulled muscle can manifest as a “significant tightness” to a sharp “stab”. In the acute injury phase, the pain may be more consistent depending on the severity of the injury. As time passes, pain should fade at rest and with contraction or stretch. If you have a grade 3 tear, you may note a disparity in muscle
What should I do when I pull a muscle?
I’m sure you’ve heard the acronym R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate) for taking care of acute injuries. However, recent literature recommends utilizing the P.E.A.C.E & L.O.V.E principle (Protect, Elevate, Avoid Anti-Inflammatories, Compress, Educate & Load, Optimize, Vascularize & Exercise). I’m sure you’ve noted the lack of “Ice” in the second acronym. The biggest difference is that the second acronym takes a much more active approach to muscle healing!
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