Strains – Nicole Gillett

Strains – Nicole Gillett

A strain injury, also known as a pulled muscle, happens when a muscle is over stretched resulting in muscle fibers tear. Symptoms of a strain can be local edema (swelling), heat over the injured area, tenderness, bruising, loss of strength, and could even have a snapping noise. All of these depend on the severity of the strain. Common treatments for a strain are protection over the injured area to avoid hitting it. Rest is needed to speed up the heeling process. Ice, compression wraps and elevation should also be done to help control the swelling.