What's the pain of a small abdominal muscle strain

The pain of small abdominal muscle strain may be caused by excessive exercise, improper posture, muscle fatigue, external impact, abdominal muscle tear, etc. It can be improved through rest and cold compress, medication relief, physical therapy, rehabilitation training, surgical treatment, and other methods.

1. Excessive exercise

Short term high-intensity abdominal training or repeated abdominal rolling movements can easily lead to micro damage to the fibers of the rectus abdominis or oblique abdominis muscle. Manifesting as local tenderness and increased pain during coughing, medication is usually not necessary. Within 72 hours after stopping exercise, the RICE principle is used for treatment, which includes resting and braking, applying ice to the affected area, using elastic bandages to apply pressure, and raising the lower limbs to promote blood reflux.

2. Improper posture

Suddenly twisting the body while carrying heavy objects or exerting incorrect force on the core muscle group during exercise may cause acute strain of the external oblique muscle. Pain often occurs in the lateral abdomen, accompanied by symptoms such as difficulty turning around. During the acute phase, diclofenac diethylamine emulsion can be applied topically to alleviate inflammation, and combined with abdominal breathing training to help relax muscles.

3. Muscle fatigue

Sudden increase in exercise volume after long-term lack of exercise can cause a decrease in muscle fiber elasticity and lead to chronic strain injury. The pain is persistent and dull, especially noticeable in the morning. It is recommended to use hot compress to promote blood circulation and gradually carry out low-intensity core stability training such as flat support.

4. External force impact

Directly hitting the abdomen with a blunt object may lead to hematoma of the rectus abdominis sheath, manifested as local swelling accompanied by subcutaneous bruising. In this case, visceral damage should be ruled out and ultrasound examination should be performed if necessary. Coca Cola Loxoprofen Sodium Tablets have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, and severe hematomas require puncture and aspiration treatment.

5. Abdominal muscle tear

Pregnant or obese individuals may experience rectus abdominis muscle separation due to excessive stretching of the white line of the abdomen, manifested as abdominal protrusion with traction pain when standing. Mild separation can be improved by combining electrical stimulation therapy with abdominal bands, while severe separation requires surgical repair such as abdominal wall reconstruction.

Avoid hot compress, massage, or using blood activating drugs within 48 hours after muscle strain to prevent worsening of bleeding and swelling. During the recovery period, protein intake should be maintained to help repair muscle fibers, and moderate supplementation of vitamin C should promote connective tissue regeneration. It is recommended to wear protective gear when gradually resuming exercise, starting with low-intensity movements such as lying down and lifting legs, with sufficient rest between each movement. If the pain persists for more than two weeks or abnormal symptoms such as fever and abdominal stiffness occur, it is necessary to promptly investigate possible diseases such as hernia and appendicitis.