Kuan is right, its not very practical. Elevation is to reduce swelling but if you feel more comfortable using an anti-inflammatory or you own method then feel free to substitute.

Rest is the key to be honest, Icing the area and using compression is vital immediately after and if I remember correctly up to about 72 hours. After which you should have a decent amount of mobility and could probably start massaging the affected areas. In your case getting someone else to help is ideal.

The main reason starting massage early is to help reduce the scaring caused by the tear, heat and ultrasound are used and help but in my experience deep tissue massage is best. To be honest at this stage with damage already done and after a few days of RICE I'd advise you not to stretch, you want to focus on applying heat (if that takes your fancy) and massaging the area, it may be tender and sore but start light and work your way into it gradually getting deeper into the tissue to break down the scarring and hopefully reduce the risk of repeating the injury/and or the shortening/weakening of the muscle.

After you feel better and have no problems start stretching to help prevent pulling it again.

Hope it works out for ya