Strain treatment

How to treat sprains and strains yourself

1. Rest – stop any exercise or activities and try not to put any weight on the injury.
2. Ice – apply an ice pack (or a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a tea towel) to the injury for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours.
3. Compression – wrap a bandage around the injury to support it.

1. What is the first aid treatment for a strain?
2. How do you treat a sprain and strain?
3. How long should a strain take to heal?
4. How do I heal a pulled muscle?

What is the first aid treatment for a strain?

Rest: Rest the injured part until it's less painful. Ice: Wrap an icepack or cold compress in a towel and place over the injured part immediately. Continue for no more than 20 minutes at a time, four to eight times a day. Compression: Support the injured part with an elastic compression bandage for at least 2 days.

How do you treat a sprain and strain?

How are sprains and strains treated?

1. Rest the injured area. ...
2. Put ice on the injury for 20 minutes 4 to 8 times a day.
3. Compress (squeeze) the injury using special bandages, casts, boots, or splints. ...
4. Put the injured ankle, knee, elbow, or wrist up on a pillow.
5. Take medicines, such as aspirin or ibuprofen.

How long should a strain take to heal?

Recovery time depends on the severity of the injury. For a mild strain, you may be able to return to normal activities within three to six weeks with basic home care. For more severe strains, recovery can take several months. In severe cases, surgical repair and physical therapy may be necessary.

How do I heal a pulled muscle?

How to treat a pulled muscle

1. Rest. Rest the muscle for a few days or until your doctor gives you the okay. ...
2. Ice. Apply ice to the injury for 20 minutes each hour you're awake. ...
3. Compression. Wrapping the muscle with an elastic bandage can help bring down swelling. ...
4. Elevation. ...
5. Medication. ...
6. Heat.