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What is a Pulled Muscle?

Our bodies contain more than 300 muscles that help us move and give us those “six-pack abs” we hear so much about! If you’re an athlete, or you exercise, and you take the necessary time to stretch those muscles before a work out or athletic event, you find they thank you for time well spent with flexibility and strength. Fail to do the proper warm up and you risk a pulled (torn or strained) muscle or even worse, a complete muscle tear.

What are the symptoms of a pulled muscle? Usually the area around the muscle will be sore, swollen and tender. You may have difficulty moving the affected area because of the pain and swelling. Sometimes an x-ray of the area may be needed to confirm that no bone is broken.

Strapping a pulled muscle.
What should you do for a pulled muscle?
  • Apply ice for no more than 20-minute intervals, four to eight times a day to reduce pressure and decrease blood flow to the affected muscle. This helps reduce swelling.

  • Wrap the injured area in an elastic (ace) bandage for support, but be sure it is not too tight!

  • Do not use the muscle while the pain is still present.

  • Keep the affected area elevated, above your heart.

A muscle that has been damaged previously is likely to be damaged again if it has not healed properly. Many of our patients begin care in our office because they were suffering from a pulled muscle. Chiropractic care can be effective in relieving pain and enhancing proper healing.

Please contact our office if you have specific questions related to the care and treatment of a pulled muscle.

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Dr. Bentz Asks some important questions of interest to La Crosse residents - Chiropractor La Crosse Dr. Bentz Asks...

Why are some people allergic to pollen and others aren't?
It's not the pollen. Chiropractors know that if it were, everyone would be allergic to pollen, nuts and pet dander. But that's not the case. It's the person, not the pollen! If you live in La Crosse and your stress levels are high, then each year the grass, the trees or the weeds put your nervous system over the top. Many report that chiropractic care helps reduce the frequency and severity of their allergic response.
Why are frequent visits advised when starting chiropractic care?
Consistent visits at the beginning of your chiropractic care help create the momentum necessary to correct and retrain unhealthy spinal patterns. Later, La Crosse patients find that continued care on a less frequent visit schedule can help preserve their progress and avoid a relapse.