sbloemeke answered Tuesday September 6 2005, 2:38 pm: If it hurts badly, if you do not have close to the normal range of motion, and if it does not get better after 3-6 days, then you probably did tear a muscle.
If you do not go to the doctors, it may never heal. Torn muscles sometimes require surgery in more extreme cases. Go to the doctor, it is needed, [ sbloemeke's advice column | Ask sbloemeke A Question ]
HowYouDooin answered Tuesday September 6 2005, 1:09 pm: torn msucles are easy to tell, you simply cant move the muscle
if you play sports such as handball you can strech your muscles which hurts and takes like 4 -7 days to heal.
if you have a torn muscle you simply wouldnt be able to even move the body part, i suggest you get imidiate medical attention if you did rip your muscle. [ HowYouDooin's advice column | Ask HowYouDooin A Question ]
AdviceMistress answered Tuesday September 6 2005, 12:34 pm: well i tore a muscle near my knee cap, so i knew that i tore a muscle because i was in so much pain and i had to go to the doctor's so i could get a cast and crutches. so if your in a lot of pain then i would go to the doctor's if i was you. if you not in so much pain then put an ice pack on it and see how it feels. if you need more help i'm here. [ AdviceMistress's advice column | Ask AdviceMistress A Question ]
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