How to heal a torn quad?

[Brandi]

When you are feeling better, do you have access to a swimming pool?

Sounds like you need to take it easy for awhile.

We have a pool here in our community but it is closed for the winter. Good idea though that would be a gentle way of getting some sort of work out.

[OakLeaf]

And don't forget the importance of diet when you're healing. Try to eat as clean as you can, and get extra protein and vitamin C.

[Catrin]

I hear you about how good heat feels, I still use it for some of my older injuries that flare from time to time. I am no doctor, but I've noted it really helps to use heat in the evening when my neck flares. It seems to help calm things down. I wouldn't do it before an activity however. My old PT would also have me use heat on my neck after a therapeutic session.

+1 on what Oak said about eating clean and getting extra protein and vitamin C, it really helps to make certain your body has the building blocks that it needs to help you heal.

[roadie gal]

I am a doctor, and I suggest going to a PT (if you don't want to go to an orthopedist). Along with suggesting specific exercises, and making sure that you do them properly, they have other modalities, like ultrasonic stimulation, that they can use. I agree that after 48 hours, ice is counterproductive. The use of anti-inflamatories is contraversial, but it looks like they are harmful for bone healing. It's unclear on muscle.

[Brandi]

I am a doctor, and I suggest going to a PT (if you don't want to go to an orthopedist). Along with suggesting specific exercises, and making sure that you do them properly, they have other modalities, like ultrasonic stimulation, that they can use. I agree that after 48 hours, ice is counterproductive. The use of anti-inflamatories is contraversial, but it looks like they are harmful for bone healing. It's unclear on muscle.

Thank you for joining this conversation. I am not sure if I need to do anything yet. I was looking into what would be the best way to treat it right now. PT's are great help.

[Brandi]

And don't forget the importance of diet when you're healing. Try to eat as clean as you can, and get extra protein and vitamin C.

No problem! Been eating nothing but a veggie diet after New Years. I also drink extra protein shakes with lots of fruit and no sugar.

[Brandi]

A hot jacuzzi or whirlpool could be nice too. Or just a deep, hot bath.

I should call my friend up and see if her's is working. She has one of those 5 million jet one's!