Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Muscle Strain Treatment

Call 911 if:

1. Control Swelling and Prevent Further Injury With PRICE

 

2. Manage Pain and Inflammation

 

3. Follow Up

 

4. When to Call a Doctor

Call a health care provider if:

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Andrew Seibert, MD on October 02, 2011