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How can I treat a muscle strain?

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How can I treat a muscle strain?

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Muscle strain is like a paper cut inside the muscle; that tear in the muscle can create a lot of pain. Physical therapist Peggy Brill, PT, OCS, explains how an ingredient in emu oil works to promote healing and pain relief by reducing swelling.

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