Treatment for arm muscle strain
Disease description:
Played a game of basketball with colleagues, and afterward my arm started hurting. After resting for several days, the pain seems to have worsened. I think I've pulled a muscle. What is the treatment for a pulled arm muscle?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Within one day after a pulled arm muscle, localized ice application can be performed to reduce swelling and relieve pain. If significant pain occurs, pain-relieving medications may be taken. After symptoms have subsided, functional exercises should be carried out under a doctor's guidance to promote recovery. In most cases, the majority of patients recover within four weeks.
