Question 1

how long will?a pulled muscle supposed to hurt?

Accepted Answer

Days to weeks: Some muscles heal quickly while others may take much longer to heal. If in doubt of the diagnosis, see your doctor.

Question 2

can a pulled muscle in your back make it hurt when you breathe?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: A pulled or strained muscle can give you pain when you breathe because of the expansion of the rib cage, that puts a stress on those muscles.

Question 3

if my neck hurts when i turn, is this just a pulled muscle?

Accepted Answer

Most likely.: Aleve (naproxen) or Ibuprofen to get rid of some discomfort + a Muscle relaxer. Gentle stretching exercises would be beneficial.
If not improving after 3-5 days then see your PCP.
Good Luck.

Question 4

what to do if neck, hurts when i turn etc. is this just a pulled muscle?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Initially, rest, moist heat, on possibly an anti inflmatory can help.  If it is not better within a few days, it may not be a simple pulled muscle and you may want to be seen.

Question 5

what will make my pulled muscle in my neck feel better to day i sat down and i pulled a musle in my neck and it really hurts i have tryed laying on it but it did not help

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I : I would recommend rest, hot shower and gently stretching your neck.  If you do not have any allergies or medical conditions prohibiting anti-inflammatory usage such as stomach ulcers, kidney disease, etc then 400 mg Ibuprofen every 6 hours for a couple days may help.  If you are uncertain if you can take anti-inflammatory medicine or the pain does not improve over the next few days you should contact your primary care doctor. Good luck!

Question 6

my back hurts a lot and craks after vomotting, the next day it still hurts just as much in my lower back. could that be a pulled muscle? what can i do to improve the pain?

Accepted Answer

: This likely is musculoskeletal pain-a pulled muscle or strain/sprain is possible. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen may help as well as local ice or heat, whichever feels better. Resting your back to avoid further injury is also best, until it feels better. See your doctor if your pain worsens or doesn’t resolve in a few days. Best of luck!!

Question 7

i have a sharp pain in my side toward the back that hurts every time i twist. other than that it does not hurt. i thought it was a pulled muscle but it has been two years now. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

: Lack of exercise.
Regular aerobic exercise of sufficient intensity and duration to raise core body temperature will strengthen muscles and make the muscles more flexible. It may take three months or longer to get the full benefit.
Wish you good health!

Question 8

my right under my right rib hurts and my back feels like a pulled muscle or somebody stabbing me what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Rib and back pain : The best way to evaluate back and rib pain problems is to begin by speaking to a patient, do an excellent examination including a motion palpation examination.  Osteopathic physical medicine rehabilitation and doctors are especially well trained to do such examinations. A physical therapist or chiropractor may also help to understand and treat these conditions.

Question 9

have a pain in my heart area and it hurts when i twist left or twist in a certain way. feels like a pulled muscle but by my heart area.

Accepted Answer

No: heart problem most likely muscle spasm. do u know heart pains are mostly at away from heart in midline, neck, throat L. arm or fatigue

Question 10

ok so i coughed an now my left side under my ribs is tense... doesn't really hurt but feels strange, a bit swollen? pulled muscle maybe?

Accepted Answer

Strain muscle: Probably you have a muscle strain-sprain however if you coughed very hard and you have soft bones(osteoporosis)the possibility of stress fx of the rib may be consider.without pain  I doubt it.

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How long will?a pulled muscle supposed to hurt?

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Can a pulled muscle in your back make it hurt when you breathe?

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If my neck hurts when i turn, is this just a pulled muscle?

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What to do if neck, hurts when i turn etc. is this just a pulled muscle?

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What will make my pulled muscle in my neck feel better to day i sat down and i pulled a musle in my neck and it really hurts i have tryed laying on it but it did not help

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My back hurts a lot and craks after vomotting, the next day it still hurts just as much in my lower back. could that be a pulled muscle? what can i do to improve the pain?

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I have a sharp pain in my side toward the back that hurts every time i twist. other than that it does not hurt. i thought it was a pulled muscle but it has been two years now. what could it be?

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My right under my right rib hurts and my back feels like a pulled muscle or somebody stabbing me what can i do?

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Have a pain in my heart area and it hurts when i twist left or twist in a certain way. feels like a pulled muscle but by my heart area.

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Ok so i coughed an now my left side under my ribs is tense... doesn't really hurt but feels strange, a bit swollen? pulled muscle maybe?

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