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Pain in thigh muscles
After trying new squat techniques, my thigh muscles are paining. It's difficult to walk too. What to do?
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Our muscle works in different ranges , trying different position for squat must have activated your muscles in different range than the normal (that you do )
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Just to rule out you are not doing any wrong technique you can book an online consultation
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you can go for some quadriceps and hams streching
give some hot water compression(hot packs)
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It occurred because your muscles were not habitual of the new techniques of which you tried so it might be the muscle soreness.
And also if your form was incorrect then the pain might be occuring due to that.
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Ice compressions
stretching of the quads and hamstrings.
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Do icing twice a day, at first 4-5 days you will get pains, take muscle relaxant to reduce pain
do gentle exercises, dont overuse the muscles.
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Just do knee bend and stretch by lying on your stomach for 10sec hold × 2 sets
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after stretch apply a heat pack or hot water bath after doing strech
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don't apply too much pressure in stretch , don't apply too hot water, medium is enough
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Mostly wrong way or improper posture while doing squats
Take rest
Do icing
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Consult online for further assistance
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Hey there! Use diclofenac, and muscle relaxants. Warm fomentation would also help. Give rest.
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Dr. Vashvi Thaker (PT)
Physiotherapist
3 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Apply ice can gave you relief from pain , duration of application not more than 15 minutes.
Take some muscle relaxation and don't go with heavy exercise, without stretching
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increase exercise gradual
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and consult online for more further personalized diagnosis and management
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Dr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi you need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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Rest. no exercise.
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Ice compression.
Pain relief gel.
crepe bandage.
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
Apply ice packs 4-5 times a day. Spray muscle relaxant. After a day gentle stretchings encouraged
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Drink plenty of water
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
Muscle soreness needs icing 3 times per day for 3 to 5 days. Sometimes anti-inflammatory may be required if pain is severe.
Usually the issue comes with new activities and resolves with time and gentle movement
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