Symptoms of back muscle strain

Back muscle strain is a symptom that many people who do fitness are prone to. Why does back muscle strain occur? This is most likely because people do not master the correct back exercise method, or are too eager to pursue results when exercising, which leads to such problems. Back muscle strain is quite serious, but sometimes people may not notice it even if the back muscles are strained. It is necessary for people to understand the symptoms of back muscle strain in order to better identify whether such a situation has occurred.

There are obvious symptoms of back muscle strain. So what symptoms indicate that you may have a back muscle strain? In fact, back muscle strain can be divided into three levels according to its severity. The symptoms of each level are different. Let’s follow the editor to learn more about lower back muscle strain!

Symptoms of a back muscle strain

Mild. Only a small part of the muscle fibers are broken, which causes pain when force is applied or pressed, but the patient looks fine on the outside. The treatment at this time is to apply ice and an elastic bandage, and gently move the muscles to prevent them from becoming stiff. You can apply hot compresses and start resuming exercise in about 2 to 3 days.

Moderate. Some muscle fibers are broken, subcutaneous bleeding is obvious, and the affected area is swollen. The treatment at this time is to apply ice and tie an elastic bandage for 24 to 48 hours, and gently move the affected area. It will take about 3 to 4 weeks to return to your original amount of exercise.

Severe. All the muscle fibers are broken and the affected area is bleeding profusely. From the appearance, it can be seen that the broken part is concave, while the two sides are convex. If you encounter this kind of injury, you should first apply ice and bandage, and then go to the hospital for surgery. The recovery period after muscle rupture surgery is about 4 to 6 weeks.

How to treat back muscle strain

1. Apply ice and bandage first, then send to the hospital for surgery.

2. The principles of early treatment are braking, hemostasis, swelling prevention and analgesia. First, apply cold compress, apply ice to the affected area, or put the injured limb in cold water, or rinse it under running water. After applying cold compress, apply pressure bandage and elevate the limb. This method has the effects of stopping bleeding, relieving pain and preventing swelling. When bandaging, first apply a sponge pad to the injured area, then bandage it with an elastic bandage with moderate tightness. The bandage should be removed after 24 hours and further treatment should be given depending on the severity of the injury. Massage and physical therapy are not recommended in the early stages, as this will aggravate bleeding and tissue exudation and worsen swelling.

3. Avoid repeating the injury-causing action within three days after injury. Functional exercises can be performed after three days. After a week, you can gradually resume exercise, but stretch in moderation so as not to cause pain in the injured area. Drugs used: Yunnan Baiyao, Futalin, Safflower Oil, rub and apply. Item Usage: In case of muscle strain, in addition to using an elastic bandage, wear it when sleeping. The recovery effect is very good.