Can working out actually help heal a strain? I tore some of the string like fibers in my clavical head and they rolled up in a ball. Doc said I have to just create more muscle fibers by workout and making the blood flow increase in they spot. Anyway can working out actually help heal a strain?
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11-23-2005, 11:04 PM #1Banned
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Can working out actually help heal a strain?
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11-23-2005, 11:11 PM #2Registered User
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Increasing the amount of muscle fibers is known as hyperplasia. As a general rule, working out only results in hypertrophy, which is a thickening of the muscle fibers already there. So no, working out wont help you grow any new muscle fibers. Working out would definately increase blood flow, but it would also be putting stress on an already damaged body part, which could make it worse. I would definately rest the muscle for a while at least, and then begin training low intensity range of motion stuff. Sometimes docs dont know what their talking about. You should see a physical therapist.
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11-23-2005, 11:13 PM #3Train smarter, not harder
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you can stretch the scar tissue out, but training on a strain (if it's rolled into a ball that more sounds like a major tear to me though) isn't good.
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11-24-2005, 12:33 AM #4Registered User
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Dont know what exactly you did, but working out will help with recovery after the initial healing and recovery phase. First you need to R.I.C.E. until swelling goes away. Then you can start rehabilitating. Usually things will heal faster with use, than with complete disuse. Did you completely tear the muscle, or was it just a small tear?
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11-24-2005, 01:21 AM #5Banned
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Small tear
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11-24-2005, 10:22 AM #6Train smarter, not harder
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i'll say it again - it sounds more like a major tear if the muscle rolled up into a ball. I would get another diagnosis from a sport's doctor or physiotherapist.Originally Posted by god hand<->
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11-24-2005, 01:30 PM #7Banned
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^^^Originally Posted by $AJ
Take a few weeks off at least
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11-24-2005, 05:03 PM #8Train smarter, not harder
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atleast.Originally Posted by mike_d^^^
Take a few weeks off at least<->
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