You need to do these three things to get the best and quickest results for a strained muscle.
1. Muscle massage and trigger point work this helps to mobilize the muscle and allow inflammation to dissipate.
2. Heat or ice. Heat helps to mobilize and make things feel good; the ice is the best natural anti-inflammatory.
3. Gentle stretching will mobilize things and help to keep the muscle loose and mobil.
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