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Resting the muscles and using ice packs should take care of a pulled muscle within a few days. If you experience severe pain that won't dissipate, see a doctor. You may have a severe injury that needs medical attention.  If your doctor determines your injury needs extra care, you may be given a pair of crutches or a sling so that the pulled muscle can rest. Prescription-strength painkillers may also be administered. In rare cases, a pulled muscle requires physical therapy or surgical care. Sometimes muscle pain is related to something besides overexertion. You may think you pulled a muscle during a physical activity, but if you experience these other symptoms at the same time, make an appointment to see a doctor:  Bruising Swelling Signs of infection, like itchiness and red, raised skin. Bite marks in the area of soreness. Poor circulation or numbness in the area where the muscle pain is felt. . If your muscle soreness is accompanied by any of these severe symptoms, go to the emergency room or immediate care center to find out what's going on:  Your muscles feel extremely weak. You have shortness of breath or dizziness. You have a stiff neck and a fever.
Monitor your pain. See a doctor if you have other related symptoms. Seek immediate attention if your symptoms are severe