Question 1

what is recovery time for strained latissmus dorsi?

Accepted Answer

2-6 weeks: Most "strains" or muscle tears take 2-6 weeks to go through the first round of healing.There after the muscle needs to be strengthened and warmed up prior to strenuous use. Range of motiopn of the effected joint the muscle moves should be encouraged from the start.

Question 2

i think i pulled my latissimus dorsi from swinging a bat wrong and it has been hurting for almost a month. what should i do to heal it?

Accepted Answer

Stretch and Strength: If stretching, icing, strengthening and physical therapy do not help in a few weeks, i would see a sports medicine trained physiatrist (physical medicine ; rehabilitation) doctor.

Question 3

i'm having continual dull spasms under my left latissimus dorsi muscle area. no injury has taken place or overuse do to workouts. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Messy muscle: Most likely the cause is one of several things:  repetitive use, even if small amplitude; persistent postural stress; or an underlying structural problem, such as rib injury, tumor or low grade infection.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

are all strains of e. coli bad for you?

Accepted Answer

No: The day after one is born, one acquires millions of e.Coli which will be in the colon until the day we die.  Unfortunately, some strains of e.Coli can give us bloating and diarrhea. Certain toxic strains can cause hemorrhagic bleeding. This is the current strain e.Coli 0157:h7 that is in europe right now.

Question 8

how long can strain neck last?

Accepted Answer

Family practice : At least 2 weeks  usually 4-6 weeks. Depends how serious of a strain.

Question 9

how to heal an lcl strain quick?

Accepted Answer

No quick answer: A mild grade 1 lcl tear will heal in 
2-3 weeks.
A grade 2-3 tear may require a cast
or brace for up to 6 weeks to allow healing
if an injury occurs, unfortunately it takes
time to heal prior to return to sports.

Question 10

does p90x cause strain to my mcl?

Accepted Answer

No: P90x is a proprietary exercise progam that emphasizes mixing different types of work outs to confuse muscle memory; with the sessions lasting approximately one hour a day, six days a week for 90 days.  Like any other exercise or work out program, you can sprain or strain your mcl or other areas by over doing it.  You are not any more likely to injure your mcl with P90X than any other program.

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What is recovery time for strained latissmus dorsi?

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I think i pulled my latissimus dorsi from swinging a bat wrong and it has been hurting for almost a month. what should i do to heal it?

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I'm having continual dull spasms under my left latissimus dorsi muscle area. no injury has taken place or overuse do to workouts. any suggestions?

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

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Are all strains of e. coli bad for you?

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How long can strain neck last?

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How to heal an lcl strain quick?

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Does p90x cause strain to my mcl?

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