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Abdominal Muscle Sprain

Overusing, stretching, or exerting excessive force on the abdominal muscle causes abdominal muscle sprain. Such actions include inadvertent weight lifting, violent sneezing and coughing, sudden strenuous activity, and incorrect exercising technique. The sprain causes pain or muscle soreness and swelling with movement limitation or painful movements. Treatment includes ice pack application, adequate rest, and pain-relieving medications.

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I suffer from pain and swelling in my lat muscle. What can be done to treat it?

Query: Hello doctor, Two months ago I hurt my lat muscle from pulling something and felt my arm tear a bit. The pain and swelling were not terrible following the injury but it was clear I strained my lat muscle. Two weeks later, I played golf and after seven holes, parts of my arm (bicep and elbow area)...  Read Full »


James F. Geiselman

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your question. I am sorry you are experiencing arm pain and lat pain. Did you ever have this looked at after your initial injury? The way you are describing your biceps and elbow area may indicate a torn muscle. If that is the case, it is important to...  Read Full »

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