The signs and symptoms of a quadricep strain are: (1) pain when moving, stretching or flexing of the thigh, (2) muscle spasms of the injured muscles, (3) swelling over the injury, (4) Weakened leg (moderate or severe strain), (5) Crepitation (âcracklingâ feeling and sound when the injured area is pressed with fingers).
Some foods with low salicylates such as soy or rice milk may have extra added ingredients which may have salicylates, so please read the labels on all foods. Foods that are very low in salicylates include: 1  Fresh meats. 2  Poultry. 3  Fish. 4  Eggs. 5  Dairy products except for blue vein cheese. 6  Tofu. 7  Soy Products (read the labels). 8  Soy milk. 9  Rice Milk.
Another option is Aspercreme which contains Trolamine Salicylate. Salicylates can be upsetting to the gastrointestinal tract so don't let her eat it, watch for signs of gastrointestinal upset and don't use it if you are using other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories like Rimadyl, Deramaxx or aspirin.