A pulled muscle can be painful as well as inconvenient. A severely pulled muscle can interfere with work and regular productivity. At Reed Chiropractic Clinic, serving Solon, OH, and the surrounding areas, we can help you resolve pulled muscle pain fast. Keep reading to learn more.
What Causes a Pulled Muscle?
A pulled muscle is usually caused by a shortened, tightened muscle being overextended. Muscles need to be long and loose in order to function properly. If muscles are not stretched and strengthened regularly, they are more susceptible to injuries.
The sudden painful pulling you might feel from a muscle is the muscle fiber being damaged.
Can a Chiropractor Help?
Chiropractors are often thought of as back pain doctors, but in truth, chiropractic care can be used to treat many types of pain issues. Our chiropractor is trained to treat pain anywhere it may manifest in the body.
If you have pulled a muscle, we have a variety of treatment options available to help. Massage therapy is the most common treatment method for this problem. The massage therapists will locate the pulled muscle and find where the damaged tissue is at. This damaged tissue can be located easily because it will feel different to the therapist from normal healthy tissue. The therapist can then start to work out the toughened tissue.
For severely pulled or knotted muscles, trigger point therapy can also be used. Our chiropractor can locate deeply knotted trigger points and use manual manipulation to release the tightened bands of tissue.
To learn more about our services, contact us at Reed Chiropractic Clinic, serving Solon, OH, and the surrounding areas. We will be happy to answer your questions and schedule for you an appointment. Call us today at 404-248-2866