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what is muscle pull ?

A pulled muscle occurs when a muscle anywhere in the body is stretched beyond its means, leading to slight tearing of the tiny fibers that make up the muscle. A pulled muscle is sometimes known as a strained muscle, and the condition can be quite painful, though some instances of a pulled muscle will result in very little pain. A sufferer of a muscle pull may not have to stop the physical activity in which he or she is participating if the strain is slight; more severe strains will require the person to stop the physical activity and rest for a significant period of time.
The RICE treatment is most often used to treat a pulled muscle. RICE stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. These actions are used to allow the muscle tissue to heal on its own and to prevent swelling, which can lead to more pain and slower healing time.


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