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Suggest Remedy For Soreness And Stiffness In Thigh
I was playing basketball and took a knee to my thigh.i could barely walk that day or day after but it got a little better. Now day 5 and still sore and stiff after sitting. I don t think it s a fracture but rather a contusion. Been using ice and heat but wondering if I should be stretching it out more or what else can I do? I never did go to dr. Office
Fri, 5 Sep 2014
welcome to hcm,
muscle soreness and muscle stiffness after heavy exercise is caused by microdamages in your muscles.
immediate treatment starts by
applying indirect ice in the affected area (by wrapping ice with towel)
rest have a good rest for a week before your next play.
some may require medications pian relievers (NSAIDS)
before the next playing session have a stretching warm up exersice.
hope this explains
regards
Dr.Amarnath
muscle soreness and muscle stiffness after heavy exercise is caused by microdamages in your muscles.
immediate treatment starts by
applying indirect ice in the affected area (by wrapping ice with towel)
rest have a good rest for a week before your next play.
some may require medications pian relievers (NSAIDS)
before the next playing session have a stretching warm up exersice.
hope this explains
regards
Dr.Amarnath
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