General Q and A Answer A4404 Posted: 07-15-08 15:06pm
List of other diseases, conditions, or
injuries and their treatment: sore
stomach, feels like pulled muscle
Have a diagnosis for the current
condition: no
Current medical status: pulled stomach
muscle
Current medical treatment: a535
Treatment of a pulled stomach muscle
(abdominal muscle strain) is difficult
because there is no way to splint the
abdomen and it is nearly impossible to
fully rest these muscles. That’s why the
most important step after sustaining an
abdominal muscle strain is to allow the
muscle to cool down and allow the
inflammation to subside. Avoiding exercise
to allow the injured muscle to heal is
important. Activities that cause pain or
spasm of the abdominal muscles should be
avoided.
Gentle stretching is helpful, but it
should not be painful. Stretching
excessively can be harmful, and slow the
healing process. Apply ice to the injured
area in the acute phase (first 48 hours
after injury), and then after activities.
Before activities, gentle heating can help
to loosen the muscle.
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