It is important to help children develop positive coping skills, as these skills are often carried into adult life. Providing a good example. Keep calm and express your anger in appropriate ways. Think through plans to reduce stress, and share them with your family.
Muscle strains are classified by a grade scale from one to three. Grade 1 strains are microtears that allow full functionality. They are caused by minor trauma, such as a hard workout. When you experience muscle soreness, you have a grade 1 strain. Grade 2 strains are more detrimental to the functionality of a muscle. This is a partial tear to the muscle, causing a noticeable decrease in strength output. When you experience muscle pain beyond normal aches and soreness, you likely have a grade 2 strain.
Muscle strains should also not be confused with contusions. These occur when there is a direct impact to the muscle and should be treated slightly differently. Strains are graded 1, 2 or 3 depending on their severity: 1  Grade 1 injuries are the least severe, with up to 10% of a muscles fibres being damaged. 2  Grade 2 injuries vary considerably, with between 10 and 90% of fibres torn. 3  Grade 3 injuries are generally a complete rupture of the muscle.