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Pulled thigh muscle while playing

2017-04-23 10:12:50
I pulled my quadricep muscle while playing cricket. And now its visible swollen. .my leg hurts when i lift it and try flexing my knee. It hurts quite a bit but i am able to walk. What should i do besides abstain from sports. Any home remedies. Also can this be a serious muscle tear?
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Avoid sitting Cross legged. Avoid Squatting- Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain.

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