The National Healthy Start Association is pleased to announce the relaunch of the association newsletter - Getting Off to a Healthy Start! As Healthy Start celebrates 25 years, we thought this would be the ideal time to celebrate all that has been accomplished from the very first days.
Grade III Groin Strain: Severe injury that can cause pain with walking. Often patients complain of muscle spasm, swelling, and significant bruising. Grade 1 will clear up on its own but can take up to 6 weeks. Grade 2 may clear up on its own but it's advisable to see the doctor; will take 8-12 weeks.
How Long Does It Take to Recover? The recovery time for a muscle strain in the ribs can take around two weeks for a mild strain, three to four weeks for a moderate strain, and up to eight weeks for a severe strain. Even if there is a muscle tear, these injuries usually don't take longer than eight weeks to heal. Your doctor may advise no lifting or strenuous activity for a few weeks. Also, bed-rest or quiet rest in a chair may be required. During the time, you may need anti-inflammatory medications (Ibuprofen) and muscle relaxers to relieve muscle spasms.