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Strains - first aid   

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Alternative names:

Pulled muscle

Definition:

A strain is a painful injury to a muscle that involves tearing of some muscle fibers. A strain may result from a traumatic injury or from improper or over-use of a muscle.

Considerations

Use ice for 48 hours after injury - then ice or heat after that.

Avoid using a strained muscle while it is still painful. When the pain subsides, start activity slowly and in moderation.

Causes

• Excessive physical activity or effort
• Improper warming up before participating in a physical activity
• Poor flexibility

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