What to do when you pulled a muscle on your leg?

Muscle sprains are one of the most common types of injury. It arises simply – you can either slip or stumble. At the same time, the muscle used is stretched as much as possible, micro-rupture of tissue fibers is possible. As a rule, stretching does not bear dire consequences. But recovery takes a long time and causes discomfort; swelling and bruising may also appear at the site of the injury. There are several degrees of stretching, in order to exclude critical consequences, you need to consult a doctor. If the stretch is minimal, a tight bandage is applied to keep the joint still. Various ointments and gels are also used to help tissues heal faster. The leg must be kept at rest, limiting physical activity.