Torn a muscle? Here’s what’s really happening inside your body—and how to heal smarter. 💡 Whether it’s a hamstring pull, a calf strain, or a more serious tear, your body follows a very specific healing process. If you push too hard or treat it like a simple ache, you risk delayed healing, chronic tightness, or re-injury. Let’s break it down: 1. Inflammatory Phase (0–72 hours) This is your body’s emergency response 🚨. Blood rushes in, swelling starts, and immune cells like neutrophils and macro