As a horse person - there are many opportunties for injury. This chart will tell you what it will take to get over that pulled muscle based on how severe and how old you are.
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I am bleeding or
I can't remember how I got here or I am in excruciating pain
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I just pulled/twisted something - I'll be fine, i'll finish my lesson/mucking stalls/watering....
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I am 10-21 years old
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Don't do anything you'll be fine in the morning.
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Dont use this chart go to the emergency room
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I am 21-30 years old
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YES
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ice the injury- take 2 ibuprofen Go out drinking and get back on the horse tomorrow
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I am 30-40 years old
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YES
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Ice, ibuprofen 2 or 3 at a time, have a glass of wine. Wait a couple days to get back on and also get a massage first.
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NO
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I am 40-50 years old
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take 3 ibuprofen, Head for the chiropractor immediately. Get home have a glass of wine make an appointment for a few days hence for massage therapist- Have another glass of wine. you wont be back on the horse for a week
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I am over 50 years old
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Take 4 ibuprofen, head to chiropractor, make appointment for second adjustment in one week. Get home draw a bath and open the bottle of wine. head to massage therapist when pain is less acute and again in a week or two..at least 3 times a week hot bath 4 ibuprofen and more wine. you wont be on the horse for at least 2 weeks.
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How much Ibuprofen ?
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