Pulled muscle, how long to heal?

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2004-07-27 10:10 AM

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Subject: Pulled muscle, how long to heal?
So, you see, I'm a little stupid at times
Yesterday, after a balls-to-the-wall race in the rain on Sunday
I did a little session on the treadmill
I always go too hard on the treadmill
Now, as my fabulous parting gift I have received a generous supply of hurt
I believe I have pulled a muscle in my chest, lower pectoral region.
It feels like a cramp or a side-stitch
I am laying back a bit on the training today, maybe just a short session on the eliptical trainer
Has anyone else had this kind of annoying injury?
How long did it take to heal?
thanks
D


2004-07-27 11:19 AM
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Subject: RE: Pulled muscle, how long to heal?

I did roughly the same thing about 4 weeks ago lifting weights and riding an Airdyne stationary bike on several rainy days in a row (the Airdyne has arm levers).  I didn't realize at the time I was overdoing it.  The pain in my lower back part of my ribcage came on really strong when I tried to lie down to sleep. 

 I took regular doses of Ibuprofen, laid on a ziploc bag of ice ,and stayed away from the pool and the bike for a week.  It got better pretty quickly.

I don't think I really pulled the muscle very badly.  It was painful because it was in the ribs which hurt to breathe and really hurt when I tried to lie down.

Your problem of course may be different.

TW

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