How long does it take to heal?
A pulled hamstring, or any other muscle strain, can take from two to six weeks to heal, depending on the severity of the injury. When a muscle is strained, muscles fibers are stretched or torn. The more muscle fibers that are torn, the more severe the injury. Significant muscle tears may benefit from surgical repair. For mild hamstring strains, treatment may include a combination of rest, gentle stretching of the thigh and hip, and strengthening exercises to restore the health of the muscle and to limit the risk of recurrence.
Healing times vary from piercing to piercing and person to person and can be affected by the aftercare the piercing receives. Touching a healing piercing with dirty hands, contact with body fluids, rough treatment, and use of cleaning agents which are inappropriate or to which one is sensitive can cause problems and significantly lengthen healing time. Following our aftercare instructions will minimize healing time and risk of problems.
