Muscle Tears

Muscle tears are a common occurrence for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, as well as for people who perform manual labor.

A muscle tear occurs when the muscle fibers are stretched beyond their limits and can result in pain, swelling, and loss of strength. This typically happens during sudden movements or heavy lifting. In some cases, a muscle tear may also cause bruising, redness, and tenderness.

Muscles can tear anywhere along their length, but the most serious tears occur near the ends of the muscle at the tendons. Tendons attach muscles to bone, and as you can imagine this is a critical area.

We offer a variety of muscle healing supplements and remedies for torn muscles.

Muscle Tear Symptoms

Pain with movement and at rest
Swelling, redness or bruising
Weakness of the muscle
If, at the time of injury, there is a “popping” sound or sensation, this implies that you have a more serious muscle injury
Bulging at the site of the tear

If a muscle is completely torn, this requires surgery to repair and enhance muscle regeneration. Otherwise, a torn muscle can be managed with diligent self care.

Muscle Tear Treatments

A muscle tear, torn muscle or pulled muscle can take time to heal. Taking great care to assist healing now will actually shorten the time it takes to heal, rather than rushing it and re-injuring it. Muscle regeneration takes time and patience in order for complete recovery to take place.

Fortunately, there are natural remedies and solutions that can help reduce pain, swelling, and promote healing in the affected muscle. In this article, we'll cover the most effective natural remedies for muscle tears.

Ice and gentle compression should be applied at the first sign of a tear; this helps to limit leakage of blood into the surrounding muscle tissue. Blood (released outside of the blood vessels) can be very irritating to muscle tissue and will greatly prolong recovery. you can very gently wrap the injured area with an ace bandage to provide some support and limit swelling. Don't wrap it too tight!
Rest
First off, the affected muscle has to be rested, otherwise it can’t fully heal. If a torn muscle is continually not allowed to rest, healing will be delayed and the development of scar tissue is almost guaranteed. Resting allows the body to repair the damaged muscle fibers and reduce inflammation.
Stretching & Massage
Gentle stretching (keyword here is gentle!) and massage can help increase blood flow to the affected area, reduce muscle spasms, and improve flexibility which can promote healing and reduce pain. This can be helpful in reducing the risk of further injury and promoting healing. However, it’s important to start slowly and only perform gentle stretches and massage that don’t cause pain or discomfort.
Use Inflammation Relief to speed up healing by cleaning up the injured area. This formula contains proteolytic enzymes that help remove clotted blood (bruising) which prevents the muscle from functioning properly, and will also relieve some pain.
Also use Curcumin Relief to relieve pain, swelling and inflammation. This is a natural alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, etc. and may assist with muscle regeneration.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids are essential fatty acids that are found in fish, nuts, and seeds. They have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects and can help reduce pain and swelling in individuals with muscle tears.
After a few days, heat should then be placed on the muscle tear and the muscle should be very gently stretched. Keyword here is gentle!
T-Relief is an awesome homeopathic ointment for healing up damaged, bruised tissues. One of the main ingredients is arnica, an herb that has been used for centuries to reduce pain and swelling. Arnica works by reducing inflammation and improving circulation, which can promote healing in the affected muscle. You can rub it directly over the torn muscle.
Other items that are helpful include Phytoprofen for pain, and Tendon & Ligament Repair for providing the nutrients that help repair connective tissues such as muscle, tendons and ligaments.
Nutrition plays an important role in the healing process for muscle tears. Eating a well-balanced diet that's high in protein can help support the body's natural healing processes. Additionally, be sure to include foods rich in calcium and vitamin C as well, which can also support the repair of damaged muscle fibers.

Muscle tears can be painful and limiting, but there are a number of natural remedies and solutions that can help speed up the healing process and reduce the risk of further injury. Rest, gentle stretching, massage therapy, natural remedies for muscle tears and a well-balanced diet can all help to reduce muscle pain and promote healing.

Here's a more detailed video covering how to take care of muscle tears: