Urgent Care for Muscle Strains
Muscle strains can be inconvenient and sometimes quite painful. They can occur in the fingers, ankles, wrists, knees, or feet. However, they most often happen in the lower back or back of your thighs (also called hamstrings). Most muscle strains heal quickly and do not require medical treatment.
If you have experienced a muscle injury, visit Bayside Urgent Care. Our medical staff is expert at treating this and other non-life-threatening conditions.
What are Common Causes?
A muscle strain occurs when a muscle is stretched too far or torn. This can happen because of fatigue, improper use of the muscle, or overwork.
Muscle strains usually occur when someone falls, moves the wrong way, gets hit, or lifts something heavy. Additionally, these pulled muscles can worsen when forced to work repetitively.
What are Symptoms?
When a muscle is strained, patients will typically feel -- or see -- one or more of the following:
Pain
Swelling
Bruising
Stiffness
Limited movement
Lingering soreness
Weakness
Discoloration
Swelling
Muscle spasms
What Treatments are Available?
You can treat mild to moderate muscle strains at home with proper care and first aid. However, more serious pulled muscles require immediate attention from a medical professional.
Untreated, these injuries can lead to long-term joint pain and muscle weakness. Have a medical professional evaluate the damage as soon as it occurs. That is to say, it’s best to take action early to prevent additional harm to those muscles.
What Should You Bring When You Visit?
Make the most out of your visit and bring a list of any medications you take. Also, include vitamins and supplements you use. Let us know of any past illnesses and surgeries. Lastly, we need your primary doctor’s phone number and address in case we need to transfer records.
Does Bayside Urgent Care Accept Insurance?
Yes. We accept Medicare and most major insurance carriers. Are you underinsured, uninsured, or prefer to pay out-of-pocket? Just let us know. Our services are reasonably priced, and we offer flexible payment plans.
Choose Bayside Urgent Care for Muscle Strains
We are located in Clearwater, Florida, conveniently situated to Largo, Belleair, Dunedin, and Indian Rocks Beach. If you are feeling the discomfort of pulled muscles, visit our office or call.
Open 7 days a week ● No Appointment Needed ● Online Registration
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 8 pm, Saturday - Sunday 9 am to 6 pm
*Urgent care is not a substitute for emergency care. Always head to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if you experience very serious or life-threatening problems. Read What is Urgent Care for more information.
