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.
Grade 1: Twinge in the thigh. 1  During the first 24 hours, the best pulled quadriceps treatment involve rest, ice, compression, elevation or the RICE technique. 2  Apply cold therapy as soon as possible, with an interval of 2-3 hours. 3  Use elastic bandage for compression. 4  Rest the affected limb for at least 3 days.