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Most mild muscle strains improve with home treatment. However, inability to move a joint, numbness, and extensive swelling or bruising are all signs it’s time to see a provider or head to urgent care. Derek Simmons, family medicine nurse practitioner, explains:

Treating Muscle Strains at Home: Strains explained.
Treating Muscle Strains at Home: Muscle strain mechanics.
Treating Muscle Strains at Home: Inflammation tradeoffs.
Treating Muscle Strains at Home: Home treatment basics.
Treating Muscle Strains at Home: Rest is best.
Treating Muscle Strains at Home: Ice on, ice off.
Treating Muscle Strains at Home: Compression can help.
Treating Muscle Strains at Home: Elevate to minimize swelling.
Treating Muscle Strains at Home: Massage the area.
Treating Muscle Strains at Home: See your primary care provider.

Source: Derek Simmons, DNP is a Nurse Practitioner at Vancouver Clinic’s 87th Ave clinic location.