Table of Contents. 1  7 of the Best Essential oils to use for Bee Stings and Bug Bites. 2  12 Simple Essential Oil Based Applications for Bee Stings & Bug Bites.  Other (Non-Essential Oil) Based Natural Remedies for Bee Stings & Bug bites.
When sitting keep your leg elevated, which can reduce swelling. Use ice. When a thigh muscle is pulled, swelling may occur. Applying ice to the thigh for 15 minutes a few times a day may reduce the swelling and the pain. Wrap an ice pack in a clean towel and place it on the part of the thigh muscle which is pulled. Avoid putting ice directly on the skin which can cause injury.
The thigh muscles consist of three different sets of muscles, including the quadriceps, hamstrings and adductor muscles. They are each some of the strongest muscles in the body. A pulled thigh muscle occurs when the muscle fibers are torn slightly. Because the thigh muscles are used in many types of activities, such as running and jumping, a pulled muscle is very common. Symptoms of a pulled thigh muscle include pain in the thigh and possible bruising. Although a pulled thigh muscle is a not a serious injury, treatment may help promote healing and reduce discomfort.