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Need to rest strained ab/oblique muscles to heal?or wrap them?wks of pain my dr isnt giving any specifics on healing time or what to do.please help.
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Rest: Strained abdominal muscles heal more quickly when they are rested (repeated exercise can re-traumatize the area). Over the counter pain medication can also help. Wrapping does not typically help. With rest, should get better in 1 week or so.
Answered 11/19/2015
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