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How to heal an an/oblique strain & how long healing?tried heat, ice, massage, meds.nothing has worked its been 4 months. super sore to move or touch.

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Need an MRI: An injury that has not healed after 4 months needs evaluation including an MRI

Answered 11/12/2015

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