My daughter pulled her quad muscle today playing softball. She can walk with some pain. Also it's painful if she tries to squat and get back up.
I was told to ice it and told to put heat on it. Which one should I do?

Google this question and you'll find many different help forums and advice. Most experts agree that ice in the first few days after the pulled muscle is best -- 20 minutes every 1-2 hours. Don't put it directly on your skin, shield with a light towel. A styrofoam/dixie cup filled with water and frozen usually works well, "massage" the muscle with the ice.

Experts also recommend the "RICE" treatment: Rest, Ice, Compression (wrap an ace bandage around it) and Elevation. Ibuprofen can help with pain as well as some Tiger Balm/Icy Hot, get a lot of sleep, and once it feels better stretch lightly (i.e. laying on stomach and bending knees). Don't overexert too soon!

If it doesn't get better, definitely go see a doctor -- could be strains and/or tears in the muscles.

Google this question and you'll find many different help forums and advice. Most experts agree that ice in the first few days after the pulled muscle is best -- 20 minutes every 1-2 hours. Don't put it directly on your skin, shield with a light towel. A styrofoam/dixie cup filled with water and frozen usually works well, "massage" the muscle with the ice.

Experts also recommend the "RICE" treatment: Rest, Ice, Compression (wrap an ace bandage around it) and Elevation. Ibuprofen can help with pain as well as some Tiger Balm/Icy Hot, get a lot of sleep, and once it feels better stretch lightly (i.e. laying on stomach and bending knees). Don't overexert too soon!

If it doesn't get better, definitely go see a doctor -- could be strains and/or tears in the muscles.