A pulled (or strained) muscle could take a few days to feel better. Severe injury could take weeks to months. Find out what ...

But wait, what exactly are ‘pulled’ muscles? “A pulled muscle occurs when the muscle fibres have been torn,” explains Karen Gambardella, senior physiotherapist at BUPA Health Clinics.

Wondering how to treat a pulled muscle? Fitness writer and trained PT Miranda Larbi has the answer and it involves RICE. There’s nothing like starting the new year with ambitious fitness goals ...