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Been working out for 2 weeks now yesterday i felt a pull in my left lower ab muscle i think i pulled it it is a stabbing pain how can i recover fast?
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Pulled muscle: Such muscular injuries are not uncommon during a vigorous workout mild heat compresses should help. If the pain persists beyond 2 days, you should seek medical evaluation.
Answered 5/31/2013
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