pulling an ab muscle?

ashleyb1031
ashleyb1031 Posts: 69 Member
edited September 26 in Fitness and Exercise
Is that possible? I think when i was doing some ab work yesterday i pulled something. Its weird though cause it you can feel it popping like its a bone. Im sore but its not excruciating pain. Idk if its my ribs or muscle but its freaking me out lol ...any opinions?

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  • Egger29
    Egger29 Posts: 14,741 Member
    It could be several things. I would suggest seeking the advice of a physiotherapist or sports rehab specialist rather than speculating in an internet forum.
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    It's defnatly possible, and potentially dangerous. I suggest making an appointment with your doc quickly.

    It may be a simple strain, best to get a professional opinion for something like that.
  • ashleyb1031
    ashleyb1031 Posts: 69 Member
    It could be several things. I would suggest seeking the advice of a physiotherapist or sports rehab specialist rather than speculating in an internet forum.

    yeah...Im trying to avoid the doctor right now though lol
  • adjones5
    adjones5 Posts: 938 Member
    I've pulled abs before. I just let mine heal with rest, lots of water, and some light massage. If you are concerned though I would definitely talk to a dr. or fizio therapist. Good luck! Hope you get well soon!
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    If you lay down on your back and bend your knees, start moving your body up, like you're doing a crunch and look at the line where your abs start, near your ribs. If you see a ridgeline, you have more than likely separated or pulled the muscle.
  • ashleyb1031
    ashleyb1031 Posts: 69 Member
    If you lay down on your back and bend your knees, start moving your body up, like you're doing a crunch and look at the line where your abs start, near your ribs. If you see a ridgeline, you have more than likely separated or pulled the muscle.

    i think that's what i did...Im just gonna have to take it easy and if it don't heal on its own see a doc
  • sixpacking
    sixpacking Posts: 148 Member
    its usually an oblique tear and it heals with rest.
  • JennyJH
    JennyJH Posts: 189 Member
    Agree with Egger - though personnally I have a tendancy to pop Ibuprofen & give it 48 hours of rest first!

    It is definately possible to 'pull' abdominal muscles. They are no different to any other muscle - push too far or just the wrong way and they get damaged like any leg muscle or back muscle. Or in my case currently, bicep!

    With Abs, you also have the possibility of hernias - doesn't really sound like one but, this is the internet and I'm not a doctor - nor do I play one in a popular TV series.

    So, real advice - seek qualified medical advice. Personal (unqualified) advice rest for 48 hours taking OTC pain killers as needed, then seek mdical advice if no improvement.

    Hope you feel better soon :)
  • ashleyb1031
    ashleyb1031 Posts: 69 Member
    Thanks guys..i appreciate your input!
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