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If an injured area (like a muscle strain) is still healing, how does the practitioner avoid re-injuring the patient?

April 26, 2017area avoid healing muscle patient Practitioner strain

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If an injured area (like a muscle strain) is still healing, how does the practitioner avoid re-injuring the patient?

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I proceed cautiously, especially during the acute stage of inflammation, lightly massaging above and below the affliction. As the injury begins to heal, I’ll gradually progress to working directly on the injury. I would also rely on medical doctor’s supervision when appropriate.