Muscle strains can be the result of a strenuous workout without the right preparation, but these types of injuries can also happen even during normal activities, or as a result of improper posture. Although in some cases a muscle strain can be treated at home, it's still important to seek help from your Physical Therapy experts here in Owings Mills, MD. Learn more about how they can help you recover more quickly from and also prevent muscle strains by reaching out to the physical therapists of the Maryland Center for Physical Therapy.
Pulled a Muscle
When you hear someone say that they pulled a muscle, what they're usually talking about is a muscle strain. They can happen when you overuse your muscles or use them in an improper way. Muscle strains can happen more often to the hamstrings, shoulders, neck, and lower back, although you can experience the condition in just about any other muscles.
Symptoms
You are likely to experience pain in the moment of a muscle strain, discomfort can be followed by stiffness, soreness, and swelling at the injured spot. Bruising and weakness are also likely symptoms after the initial injury, as well as a limited range of movement.
Typically, the more painful the injury the more severe the strain is likely to be.
Why They Can Happen
You are more likely to develop a muscle strain if you do not warm up before working out or practicing sports, or if you are taking part in an activity that your body is not prepared for, such as when you may lack the right levels of flexibility or conditioning for a specific workout.
Being inactive or overweight can also increase your chances of muscle strain. Even sitting for hours in a bad posture can cause muscle strains.
Muscle Strain Evaluation and Treatment at MCPT in Owings Mills, MD
While you can relieve many minor symptoms of a muscle strain at home with ice and rest, it's important to seek professional help if your symptoms do not improve in a few days or your injury is very painful from the start. You will receive a thorough evaluation and we will choose the most appropriate PT interventions for your treatment.
If you're looking for help recovering from a muscle strain and Owings Mills, MD is convenient to your home or workplace, you can schedule a consultation with the physical therapists of the Maryland Center for Physical Therapy by dialing (410) 363-7123