Suggest Treatment For After Accidentally Pulling Hamstring Muscle

Posted on Mon, 13 Jul 2015

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Mon, 13 Jul 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have pulled my hamstring . The accident happened two weeks ago. I am gutting better. I am 86 years old. I cannot go up and down stairs. Should I see a Physical therapist. or will it get better by itself.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
physiotherapy will shorten the recovery process

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

It would get better but would take longer.

A physiotherapist would be able to start exercises and other treatments (massage, ultrasound, laser, electrotherapy) if needed.

This therapy can be used along with the pain medication that you are using.This pain medications should be used after food/drink to reduce the chance of gastritis.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar