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The other day, i thought i pulled a muscle when i bent over rapidly, but dull pain has persisted and it keeps seizing up -- should i worry at all?

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Dr. Austin Yeargan answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

NO worries mate: Don't worry about it. Sometimes can be sore for 6-8 weeks. Stretching is helpful. Where is the pulled muscle? Leg? Spine?

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/19/2016

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A member asked:

The other day, i thought i pulled a muscle when i bent over rapidly, but dull pain has persisted and it keeps seizing up -- should i worry at all?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Austin Yeargan answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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