Muscle Strain Treatment
At GAINSWave®, we understand how muscle strains and persistent muscle pains can make it difficult to live your life. Muscle tension can make it more difficult to perform basic actions and impede your ability to participate in athletic activities.
Our GAINSWave® protocol is designed to be a comprehensive pain management solution that can help alleviate pain and get you back to optimal health. When you schedule an appointment with a GAINSWave®-trained provider, you're getting a personalized treatment plan for optimal recovery.
Find a GAINSWave® provider near you today and schedule an appointment to restore the health of your muscles.
What is Muscle Strain?
Muscle strains, also known as pulled muscles, are common injuries for many people. These happen when a tear occurs in the muscle fibers. Tears are usually the result of an action pulling on the muscle too hard or too often, which weakens it and leaves it vulnerable to tears.
At GAINSWave®, our specialized shockwave therapy can reduce inflammation and restore tissue damage common in muscle strains. If you're looking to restore your athletic performance or just live a pain-free life, our treatment protocol is ideal for you.
Let GAINSWave® help you live pain-free by scheduling an appointment with a provider today.
Common Causes of Muscle Strain
Understanding the potential causes of muscle strain can help you prevent it in the future. For those already experiencing muscle strain, it can be helpful to understand the causes in order to identify what may have caused your condition.
Muscle strain is often the result of one of a variety of factors:
Acute Injuries
Muscle strains are a common form of sports injury, usually the result of sudden sprinting, twisting, or jumping common to sports such as basketball or football.
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Repeating certain motions, whether for work or recreation, can cause muscle strain over time.
Overtraining
Training for too long or at too high a level can leave muscles weakened. If they are not given time to heal and rebuild, this could lead to muscle strains.
Undertraining
Low flexibility and strength can cause muscles to strain through ordinary use. Not warming up before exercises can also overstress muscles.
What Symptoms Does Muscle Strain Cause?
Symptoms of muscle strain can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at GAINSWave® include:
- Muscle pain
- Muscle spasms
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Muscle weakness
- Limited range of motion
- Feeling a popping sensation during the injury
- A visible gap or dent in the shape of the muscle
Back Pain Treatments With GAINSWave®
At GAINSWave®, we utilize a unique shockwave therapy protocol to help people suffering from back pain heal and regain their range of motion. We train medical professionals in order to ensure you can find pain relief wherever you are in the U.S. Our shockwave therapy protocol is non-invasive and can treat everything from back pain to other forms of joint pain. If you're interested in back pain relief, we can connect you with a provider directly from our website.
Don't let chronic pain hold you back; find a provider and get your GAINSWave® treatment today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a strained muscle take to heal?
Depending on the severity of the strain, a muscle can take anywhere from a few days to a few months to heal. GAINSWave®'s shockwave therapy can help reduce this time and ensure the muscle heals more effectively.
What does muscle strain feel like?
A muscle strain is typically described as a sudden, sharp pain accompanied by soreness and a limited range of motion. The pain can range from mild to severe.
What is the fastest way to heal a strained muscle?
Focusing on rest helps to quickly heal strained muscles. Undergoing shockwave therapy can also speed up the recovery time, as it helps restore damaged tissue in the muscles.
What causes a muscle strain?
Muscle strains happen when a muscle is stretched too far and has a small tear, often due to overuse or overtraining.
