Question 1

what physical therapy should i do for a torn chest muscle?

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Physical therapy: Ice, rest are the first measures to take in case of a pulled (torn) chest muscle. Taking an antiinflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen/naproxen may be helpful to alleviated pain/discomfort. Physical therapy should be delayed until it is tolerable. The physical therapist will decide on the techniques to be used. It could be heat/cold applications, ultrasound stimulation, tens unit etc.

Question 2

how long does it take a pulled chest muscle to heal?

Accepted Answer

2-6 weeks: A pulled muscle is also known as a "strain" . Astrain is a tearing of the muscle tissue and as such has to heal . Depending on the area and the amount of the tear it can heal (just like a cut ) in about to 2- 6 weeks.

Question 3

how can i heal a pulled chest muscle fast and what are ways to get relief from it naturally?

Accepted Answer

: Cool compresses to the area can reduce the discomfort while in use. However, gentil heat improves blood flow and shortens recovery time. Avoiding the type of exertion that would aggravate the issue would be wise. Minimal use of anti-inflammatory drugs like NSAIDS (Ibuprofen) may be of benefit. Over time it should self-heal, but it would likely take a week or more.

Question 4

how do i tell if what i have is a strained chest muscle?

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Strained muscle: You may have strained chest muscle if it hurts to move your shoulders or even a cough can cause pain. Also tenderness to the touch.

Question 5

can bluntforce trama cause chest muscle tear?

Accepted Answer

Traum: Certainly possible, although a contusion to the muscle or surrounding tissues would be more likely.

Question 6

could you have a chest muscle pull during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sure, it's quite possible. It's a painful process and you could easily strain a muscle in your chest wall.

Question 7

when will you know it's your heart not chest muscle?

Accepted Answer

You may not: know till it is too late. If you have any concern, see a doctor.

Question 8

can a pulled chest muscle be mistaken for palpitations?

Accepted Answer

Pull vs Palpitation: Palpitations generally refer to the heart muscle and describe periodic rapid accelerations of heart rate.  Palpitations normally occur with vigorous activity.  Some sensitive people can develop palpitations due to caffeine or thyroid disorders at rest.  Most commonly a pulled chest muscle is localized to the chest wall and hurts when pressed or with deep breathing which makes it unmistakable.

Question 9

what is the best workouts to gain arm and chest muscle?

Accepted Answer

Slow and steady: After 35 it is hard to build bulk muscle even with effort. That.S the reason so many athletes take performance enhancing drugs. Current studies , however, show more reps, moe sets and lower weights are less likely to produce injury and increase strenghth.

Question 10

could my c7 nerve root cause my chest muscle to die? its very soft and much smaller than other side...

Accepted Answer

Probably not from C7: C7 cervical nerve root innervates the muscles/skins of the back of your arm--triceps, back of forearms, and 2nd&3rd fingers regions etc...So, if you have issues with the chest wall/muscles there, the thoracic nerves t1 through t5 are likely culprits.
Consult your doc...Good luck.

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