Why does muscle tissue become hardened after injury?
Disease description:
Previously, I was diagnosed with muscle injury. Recently, I’ve noticed that the injured area feels somewhat hardened. Why does a muscle become hardened after injury?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Muscle hardening following injury results from inflammation caused by local soft tissue damage, leading to edema at the wound site and surrounding tissues. Moxibustion therapy at a hospital can be beneficial, as it promotes blood circulation and helps protect the patient from wind-cold exposure, thereby alleviating inflammatory symptoms. The wound should undergo antiseptic debridement and be kept clean. As local tissue gradually heals, this condition will progressively resolve.
