4. Vibrational Therapy
The use of vibrational therapy machines is one of the options recommended after certain surgeries: Small electrodes are strapped to the skin, and vibrations are sent through into the muscle from there with varying levels of intensity – and while it’s uncomfortable, it’s not painful.
After surgery, it’s one of the ways to develop muscle strength in patients who are less able to get up and move around. (Yes, it’s like the exercise machine that “vibrates the fat off you” except much smaller.)
It can also be useful for a lot of things other than surgery, including the recovery of muscle injuries such as a pulled hamstring. Done in moderation and far enough into the healing process, the use of vibrational therapy can help you to heal from your injury faster.
If you don’t have access to a machine at home, these can be rented or bought from medical supply stores – or alternatively, call a physiotherapist or sports therapist and ask them where you can find one.