Abdominal Muscle Strain Treatment
Can this condition be treated? What Abdominal Muscle Strain treatment options are available? Learn more below about the current treatments available to patients.
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How to Treat Abdominal Muscle Strain
- After the injury, stop the activity right way.
- Rest as needed.
- Apply a cold pack for 15-20 minutes. Apply ice four times a day for 1-2 days.
- Take pain medications, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. These can also help to reduce swelling.
- Begin gentle stretching when pain subsides.
- If you do not improve in 1-2 days, call your doctor.
- Ask your doctor when you can return to normal activity.
- When you are feeling better, do exercises to slowly regain strength.
- Use heat when returning to activity.
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