Muscle atrophy can often be reversed through regular exercise and proper nutrition in addition to getting treatment for the condition that's causing it.

How do you reverse atrophy?

Getting regular exercise and trying physical therapy may reverse this form of muscle atrophy. People can treat muscle atrophy by making certain lifestyle changes, trying physical therapy, or undergoing surgery.

How long does atrophy take to heal?

It could be two weeks, or more gradually, over the course of a few months, depending on what kind of shape you were in to begin with. For runners, it is usually a slower process, because their muscles take longer to atrophy than those of weightlifters and bulkier types.