Question 1

what can i do to relieve the pain from a pulled latissimus  dorsi?

Accepted Answer

Rest: The mainstays of therapy for muscle strain include resting the muscle and avoiding movements that cause pain; application of ice for up to two days after the injury; wrapping the muscle in an elastic bandage; and pain medications (nsaids) such as ibuprofen, Aleve (otc) or Mobic (meloxicam) (prescription) supplemented with acetaminophen. It may take days to weeks to completely heal.

Question 2

is the latissimus dorsi a flexor or extensor?

Accepted Answer

Several roles: It serves to extend, adduct, transversely extend, and internally rotate the shoulder.  It works with other muscles to provide extension and lateral flexion of the lower spine area.

Question 3

i'm experiencing pain and pulsation just between latissimus dorsi and rectus abdominus. please advise?

Accepted Answer

Pain and Pulsation: You must get your self examined immediately, especially if you have worked out too hard and there may be a tear in the muscle causing pain and making it easy to feel inside pulsations.

Question 4

my breathing is bad ?

Accepted Answer

Halithosis: Can be due to bacteria on tongue, dental/ peridontal disease, sinus infections, esophaglea or stomach issues as well as tonsiliths( tonsil stones) rarely DM, liver failure cancer. Smoking ,alcohol, fish garlic exacerbate it. Brush tongue when brushing,floss, gargle,  try Zyrtec/abx for nasal d/c/ sinusitis. BANA test ,b galcotsidase test for enzymes correlated with halitosis. F/U with ENT

Question 5

my breathing changed?

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How?: For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.  Drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly colorless.
Practice safe sex.

Question 6

my breathing feels off?

Accepted Answer

NMI: Need more info: short of breath, feeling not getting enough air in, chest tightness, anxiety, wheezy, coughing, stomach gas, constipated, etc? All these are signs of different causes of breathing abnormalities.

Question 7

what's "futile" breathing?

Accepted Answer

Breathing: According to pam grout; author of jumpstart your metabolism: how to lose weight by changing the way you breathe; “futile breathing” means “we get a quarter to a fifth of the oxygen our lungs were designed to hold”.

Question 8

why is my child's breathing raspy?

Accepted Answer

More info needed: need more information to make an accurate assessment. How old is your child? How long has this been going on for? Any current illnesses? Yelling or crying recently?
If there is difficulty breathing, they need to be evaluated by a physician in person ASAP.

Question 9

i feel it difficult while breathing?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty breathing: This could be simple or serious. Suggest you see your dr asap for tests.

Question 10

what is benefit of observing breathing?

Accepted Answer

Patterns: You can see the patterns of breathing - simple things like how deep, how often, how much effort, and is the pattern regular or irregular tell quite a bit about possible diseases.

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What can i do to relieve the pain from a pulled latissimus dorsi?

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Is the latissimus dorsi a flexor or extensor?

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I'm experiencing pain and pulsation just between latissimus dorsi and rectus abdominus. please advise?

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My breathing is bad ?

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My breathing changed?

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My breathing feels off?

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What's "futile" breathing?

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I feel it difficult while breathing?

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What is benefit of observing breathing?

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