Reason for Oblique Pain?
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Asked by: Rebecca Allen
An oblique muscle strain is most likely caused when your torso—the part of your body (trunk) excluding head and limbs—gets twisted or rotated badly. Other oblique muscle strain causes include: Too much use of the muscle. Intense workouts.
What can you do for oblique pain?
How is an oblique injury treated?
- Resting is an important part of treatment in the initial 7 to 10 days.
- Applying ice on the affected area for 15 to 20 minutes about three to four times a day helps alleviate the pain and inflammation.
- Your doctor may advise you a compress or wrap if you have groin swelling.
What does oblique pain feel like?
The main symptom of an oblique muscle strain is pain at the side or front/side of your abdomen. It is also likely that you will have some pain twisting from a seated position, and experience pain when rising from a bed.
How do I relax my oblique muscles?
Those just the intercostal to stretch those you would go like this and rotate to the side like that and you can go up and down just a little bit again it's a small muscle.
How long does a oblique strain take to heal?
An oblique strain is a specific injury that affects your abdominal muscles. An oblique strain may heal within a few weeks to six weeks.
How do you sleep with an oblique strain?
The ideal sleep position should keep the spine properly aligned, with the torso in a neutral position that protects against unwanted twisting or added weight on the injury. If you sleep on your side, you may feel more comfortable sleeping on the side that is not injured.
Where is oblique muscle located?
The external oblique muscle is one of the outermost abdominal muscles, extending from the lower half of the ribs around and down to the pelvis.
