Muscle Strains
A muscle strain, or muscle tear, is a common injury caused by over stretching or exerting a muscle.
They vary from being mild to severe and are commonly associated with bleeding, swelling and difficulty using the affected area. There are other causes of muscle pain though, such as blunt force trauma (corky) and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS, the pain you get when you commence a new exercise program) which is why it is important to get muscle strains assessed early to ensure the correct management plan.
Depending on severity, strains can take anywhere between 7-10 days to 3 months to fully repair. The best management is early management. Our physiotherapists can accurately diagnose the severity of muscle strains and advise how to effectively rehabilitate it, including return to sport or return to work plans.
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