The recovery time for a muscle strain will depend on the area affected and the recurrence of the injury. In some cases, such as cervical sprains, the time it takes for the condition to subside can be between 48 and 72 hours.
In contrast, if it is a thigh and calf strain, the time for the tissue to return to its normal stiffness can take between 4 to 6 weeks. This does not imply that there are cases where the time to discharge the patient may be a few months.