Table of Contents. 1  7 of the Best Essential oils to use for Bee Stings and Bug Bites. 2  12 Simple Essential Oil Based Applications for Bee Stings & Bug Bites.  Other (Non-Essential Oil) Based Natural Remedies for Bee Stings & Bug bites.
When sitting keep your leg elevated, which can reduce swelling. Use ice. When a thigh muscle is pulled, swelling may occur. Applying ice to the thigh for 15 minutes a few times a day may reduce the swelling and the pain. Wrap an ice pack in a clean towel and place it on the part of the thigh muscle which is pulled. Avoid putting ice directly on the skin which can cause injury.
Place a small, rolled-up towel under your knee. Your other leg should be bent, with that foot flat on the floor. Tighten the thigh muscles of your affected leg by pressing the back of your knee down into the towel. Hold for about 6 seconds, then rest for up to 10 seconds. Repeat 8 to 12 times.