Physical Therapy for An Abdominal Strain

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[@BoxInACorner]

Thank you for the practical advice. So many other folks tell you to "Increase core strength" when they don't seem to realize someone with a strain has an injury that needs to - fully heal first - before getting back to the routine of working out. Especially if you've torn something in the abdominal wall. This type of injury is really aggravating to deal with since it may take a couple of weeks to full heal and most active folks mentally can't stand sitting around not doing stuff or working out. The only "shortcut" (if even that) I've found with this type of injury is to buy a very tight lower back brace that doubles as an abdomen brace and wear that around so you don't accidentally re-injure the area from regular day to day activities. Basically it's the "C" in R.I.C.E that so many folks forget about these days.

[@angelmd43]

This is soo good video!! Thank you so much!! I lifted a box that was too heavy apparently while packing to move and afterwards I got pain and burning and swelling in my abdomen. Now can't walk upstairs or bend down much. It's been about a week and I feel it's getting better now. I have just been trying to rest as much as possible but it's hard when you are in the process of moving to another home. Ugh!!

[@aanzsg.1099]

Any updates?

[@Shelive520]

Doctor: Don’t put undue pressure on the abdominals Abs: 👁️👄👁️… I strained my abs by using the ab wheel while still sore from last core workout 😅 This is very helpful! Definitely different than how I usually deal with muscle strain.

[@216kingDavid1]

Does anyone’s abs looks like an alien is going to burst out of their stomach when they strain and cramp?

[@johncillo88]

Yeah☝🏻

[@wbmstr24]

oh wow, im in the same boat as a lot of the commenters here.....i exercise and usually once or twice a year i end up straining the midsection, oblique area, even the lower abs as well, and sometimes it takes days, or sometimes weeks, i made the mistake of stretching, and that screwed me over even more.....im in the middle of one of these muscle pain issues now....i need to pay attention when i move or get up out of a chair too, especially now...this video was pretty helpful too....

[@aanzsg.1099]

Any updates?

[@alanoneill3065]

very good...clear, concise and informative with no messing about

[@bethechange7985]

Great video. I’ve been stressed about what’s wrong and I think this is it. Had it for months tho maybe I just keep re-injuring it. It’s off and on.

[@nasirjones7666]

same how you feeling 3 months later any luck?

[@rajhelude2747]

@@nasirjones7666 same here bro... i am having it since like 5 months.

[@Thiago-lj1ze]

Same here, had my all my organs checked with an MRI and they found nothing, ultimately the doc said it might be muscular. And well after she pointed out where it should hurt that was exactly the spot, and movement, however it also hurts when I’m sitting and leaning forward.

[@christynaguit6579]

Mine have like punch on the right side like 3x a day . Has anyone has the same experience.?

[@2_572]

It is hard for me to wipe my ass.

[@MrNobody989]

Thanks for advice. I’ve been doing the movements you said like rolling over to get up and not twisting 2 weeks prior to watching the vid and I’ve seen massive decrease in pain in my abdominal muscle. I did try to get directly up like what you said not to do while watching the vid just to see if that will aggravate it since it’s been getting better for two weeks now and yea won’t be doing that again.

[@ahmedalfi8487]

Great video .. your insights are really helpful

[@Qutypie22]

Thank you. This was very helpful.

[@AS-yz2iz]

But what if you have a bad cough?

[@Thiago-lj1ze]

Thank you!

[@neilcrowesongs9768]

Thabks great asvice i hadnt considered

[@shopahoilc1]

Thank you! It's been painful to get out of bed.

[@mreudeco]

Any exercises for cervical instability?

[@tyb3938]

A couple days without sneezing or coughing and feel better but only one sneeze away from agony

[@aanzsg.1099]

Any updates?

[@saxonmcleod3918]

I have the same issue, I’m sick with a really bad flu or something and I feel like I’ll give myself a hernia if I cough or sneeze much more.

[@ceskir]

​@@saxonmcleod3918 hey how are you after six months do you still have stomach pain? what have you done to recover?

[@brycewilson6058]

Can you get an abdominal strain right below the belt line?

[@WhatTheFrenchToast]

Can sitting in a computer chair cause pressure on the strain ?

[@RedDirtWrenching]

Thank you

[@Flippermejippers]

I over-rotated off of a rope swing and smacked my side on the water from about 40 feet. Got a CT scan because I felt and heard a loud pop followed by extreme pain. They said nothing was wrong. My upper left abdomen keeps spasming while at rest as well as when I move. I also keep hearing small pops and slight movement in the abdomen area. I feel like I can’t do anything (quite literally). If anyone has a similar experience I’d love to hear your thoughts as the ER was no help.

[@iluvhotpockets]

i was afraid i was going through a hernia did you have the same experience?

[@aanzsg.1099]

​@@iluvhotpocketsany updates?

[@aliali-ce3yf]

is there a limit to how much you can lift with an abdominal strain?

[@patriciamaccarone2850]

I enjoyed your video. I am trying to heal a severe abdominal strain due to excessive stretching. I have many steps in my house, everytime I use them, it flares up. I am on anti-inflammatories the last 3 weeks. I am 7 weeks into this, with very little improvement, the stairs are my problem. How to use stairs with an abdominal strain? Thank you for your response.

[@krisgomes8187]

Were your obliques also compromised causing deep breaths to be painful?

[@patriciamaccarone2850]

@@krisgomes8187 no, thankfully I am finally healing and could use the stairs. Not 100% but getting there.

[@krisgomes8187]

Glad to hear you overcame the odds!🙌 what did you do to help eradicate the pain or not engage your abdomen muscles? My side straines ended up progressing my pain and symptoms to my abdomen almost simultaneously. Any advise? 🙏

[@sanidhyachauhan9744]

Bro are you ,fully recovered now . I am suffering from same problem but worse condition .

[@SK-cs5pk]

@@patriciamaccarone2850 did you have any uneveness in abdominal after drinking or eating. I mean after you consumed food, did u notice any difference in height on two sides if abdomen. I have little on left. Pls reply

[@mistyluv261]

my ab strains get triggered a lot when i iwipe myself after number 2. is it possible to stretch out my back, shoulders, torso so that i won't have this problem? any tips please?

[@mattball420]

Ive had sore abs from working out but today i got up and walked around for a bit and my whole abdomen feels like its burning, almost makes me feel sick but not to the point of actual nasuea, even laying in bed is painful now, it was fine before i got up, i think its because i tried to roll back and bring my legs up to the wall just being dumb, wouldnt normally hurt from that but ive been just sitting around off work with a bad back for 2 months😬hopefully it heals with rest

[@joanna0988]

That's what I just did to myself 🤦😅 Hope you got better quickly!

[@aanzsg.1099]

Any updates?

[@GuitarType01]

This was very helpful. Ty

[@jamesgallant3553]

I strained my abdomen near my right hip area doing hyper extensions sit-ups (71 years old) pain in the right quadrant near hip and mid abdomen for 2 months. The pain has diminished and now reappears from time to time. Any ideas on how to proceed. No pain to touch but as stated very strange irregular pain. Thank you.

[@Rain-ji6hd]

Its two months and still got it😢

[@henryar777]

So I haven't worked out my stomach for a long time last week I worked out my stomach I did leg lifts I did sit-ups and a couple more things and all the stuff you're describing is what happened to me my stomach was sitting up out of bed so I went to the gym today and I did one sit-up and I felt the left side underneath my stomach I felt an actual tear nothing is hurting I'm able to walk and I just came home right now nothing's hurting and I don't have no lumper bumper or anything like that

[@lesslyferreiraquezada733]

What kind of exercise can I do ?

[@jubyloo2]

This strain can take months to heal if at all

[@OEMPlus]

so i lifted a 80lb bag of concrete wrong last week, kept working, and once i stopped felt just not quite right which meant i started feeling around for a hernia. found nothing but kept feeling around. basically aggravating the whole area (right side lower abdomen). i'd get little twinges of pain and those seem to have subsided. its now a few days after i've stopped poking things and while i do feel better and can do whatever i need it just kind feels "tight" or something over there. protips?

[@aanzsg.1099]

Any updates?

[@damjanavativec210]

There are olso ways how to rest without streching the muscle

[@sanidhyachauhan9744]

This.problem is called as Nale aur naabi problem in India .

[@JaspreetSinghKaim]

Feeling something heavy but cant locate the pain after heavy object lifting, the pain is like someone has hit the testicles and pain is in abdomen however thats not the case but feeling of the pain is same. Anyone feel like it?

[@jensz9360]

Yes same exact thing here. Its like a pain in the testicle, but no sign of actual hernia even when doing sneeze and cough test. It feels like its more blique. Hard t pinpoint and describe. Min has been going on for about 3 days now since I did jump rope intensely and have not done so in a at least 2 months. Pain comes on and off, like a pulling sensation mixed with sharpness and brief. I woke up and felt it and was sitting at desk at work and felt a sharp pain like it , also was driving and felt the pain. Do you have any updates since its been 2 weeks? Are you still in pain?

[@shirleyanngilbreath4353]

Ok I found the only way I can get out of bed now is the exact way pivot legs to the floor. My upper muscles are still hurting from air bag

[@simplicitymarshall2551]

I'm 8 mths post c section,I think I tore a muscle in my lower left abdomen,I didn't rest and now I think I messed up myself more....I'd like to know if this can cause pelvic lapse

[@joanna0988]

Can you see a pelvic floor physiotherapist?

[@ianrjm969]

So basically just rest.

[@BlackMist123]

😂😂

[@paulestinifrancois505]

Me right now realizing resting isn’t working 😭😭

[@ianrjm969]

@@paulestinifrancois505 how long? I had to rest for two months.

[@gboss96]

@@ianrjm969 This made me feel better. I’m almost at a month now, but kept re aggravating my abdominal strain. I’ve seen mixed info such as light stretching after a week or no stretching at all (this video). What worked for you?

[@ianrjm969]

@@gboss96 I did nothing but rest for like 2~3 months. I was worried about aggravating it. I guess I lightly tested it every couple weeks? I was surprised how long it took, but I'm old enough to know the power of doing nothing and letting the body recover. I hope you heal up soon.

[@moxie86]

My muscle strain lasted 9 months

[@watchman835]

I was going to say that as well...what is happening to me, a constant ab spasm feeling

[@moxie86]

@@watchman835 I had extreme pain all over my body and muscle spasms all over my body

[@evaldasjablonskis9056]

Did you find a solution?

[@moxie86]

@@evaldasjablonskis9056 no but it has gotten way better. Its been over a year now. I hardly have any pain now but when I do it's right after I wake up in the morning.

[@Jadesonice]

@@moxie86 did you have any swelling? If so, did it gradually go away??

[@sylviagaston9453]

Can muscle relaxers help the healing process? Or just ice then heat and rest in the lower abdominal?

[@nickawilliams5175]

Yes, they help a lot.

[@eathealthylivelife3808]

I hitted the wall 🧱 and got my upper abs injured and it's really painful 😣