If you apply heat and massage in the early stages then you could get Myositis Ossificans (or bone forming within the muscle), then you are in trouble. Like muscle strains, contusions are grade 1, 2 or 3 depending on the severity.
Starchy foods include peas, corn, potatoes, beans, pasta, rice and grains. Starches are a more concentrated source of carbohydrates and calories than fruits, nonstarchy vegetables and dairy, but many of them are excellent sources of fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
The two most familiar choices in the U.S. are wheat flour and cornstarch, which are used widely in both sweet and savory dishes. However, dietary restrictions or culinary considerations sometimes make alternative starches worth a look. One of those is tapioca starch, which has many virtues of its own.