I would give it plenty of time to recover, a few weeks at least.

I tend to rush healing times and get back to my previous pace as soon as I feel better. Which usually results in a repeat injury. If you strained a tendon as well, that takes even longer.

I would take it easy, let pain guide the pace and gently stretch it a lot after you've given the muscle an initial healing break. I find stretching after a hot shower or soak in the tub helps a lot, when the muscles are relaxed and warm.

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