Pulled muscle, what do?

velvetvixen started this discussion · 7/4/2010

I actually pulled my muscle due to my dog. lol My parents watched her for a bit and my dog wanted to make sure I take her in the car. So when I was heading out the door she ran full speed out the door and took my arm with her! Ow! My left shoulder area hurts worse and my right hurts but isn't as bad. I didn't get good sleep and its still hurting. I know poling out, which I'm bummed about. Any suggestions on what to do? I just want to make sure I wont have problems with shoulder later! Thanks.

4 replies

Meleania · 7/4/2010
Go see a doctor that specializes in sports injuries and get physical therapy. Shoulder muscle injuries aren't ones to mess around with!
velvetvixen · 7/5/2010
I was hoping not to have to go to doctor. Hopefully it will go away if I let them rest maybe? If it doesn't in a week or so I will probably go. Any other suggestions in the mean time?
poledanceromance · 7/5/2010
Veena or fleur might have more elaborate instructions than I do, but my basic advice is to figure out from your symptoms whether you have a strain or a tear. If you have torn something badly, waiting a week before you get medical attention could really complicate thigns. If you can't afford a dr. Visit, go to someplace like a cvs minute clinic that can get you some pain meds and a referral if that is needed. The pain management is very important if it's keeping you awake at night. If you are not getting good sleep, your body is not healing. You need that time to regenerate.
mrsfloppyears · 7/5/2010
You should consider going to see a Licensed Massage Therapist. He or she will be able to talk to you about what happened, what you're experiencing now and then design an action plan to help you. I'm not talking about going to a spa and getting a rub down...there's a difference. Look for someone Licensed, insured, and with who you resonate with. Personally, I'm a big fan of massage treatments that use a blend of several different techniques. I'm a massage therapist myself and find fantastic results when I blend techniques like Neuromuscular Therapy and Myofascial Release. Good Luck! 🐱