Torn muscle fiber in the abdomen
definition
A ruptured muscle barrel on the abdomen is an injury to the Abdominal muscles. This is usually achieved through physical activity, and often through Sports, caused. When a muscle fiber ruptures, the enormous stress on the muscle tissue causes damage to the muscle fibers. Fibers tear off.
Most of them have felt a few tiny muscle fiber tears on their own bodies - one aching. The next preliminary stage of the torn muscle fiber in the abdomen is Abdominal muscle strain.
A torn muscle fiber, which can also be referred to as such in sports medicine, is larger in terms of the extent of the injury and, above all, more painful. The muscle fiber tear can occur in the straight and oblique abdominal muscles, which significantly influences the symptoms and the subsequent restriction of movement. As with all muscle fiber tears, the top priority in the stomach is to protect the muscles (as far as possible) and enough time for the recovery process.
causes
The causes of a torn muscle fiber in the abdomen can be many, but they always have one thing in common - that Overuse of the abdominal muscles.
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Both during sport and in conditions that strain the muscles in an excessive and unnatural way, the muscles can tear.
Such a condition is, for example pregnancy or a disease like strong cough. Sports that particularly stress the abdominal muscles are, for example Soccer and tennisbecause with the body constantly jerky movements be carried out. Possible temperature fluctuations can lead to corresponding sports injuries, especially in winter, if you don't warm up before training or playing outdoors.
Also at Strength training Various muscle groups can be injured, including the abdominal muscles. The main focus is on exercises in which the muscles are supposed to lift more than their own body weight, as is particularly the case in bodybuilding.
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Torn muscle fiber in the abdomen from coughing
Usually the abdominal muscles can withstand the tension that develops in the abdominal and chest muscles when coughing. After a while, it can happen that patients report sore muscles in the stomach, which in the worst case comes from a slight strain. A muscle fiber tear can only occur in rare cases.
The muscles are designed to adequately counteract everyday and natural loads. If the muscles are weakened or if they are influenced in a special way, this can reduce their strength - as can sometimes be the case during pregnancy. As the stomach grows larger, the abdominal muscles are increasingly stretched. How well she deals with it can vary from woman to woman. However, if a cough develops during pregnancy (e.g. a dry cough in which the frequency of the cough is greatly increased), the muscles may finally be overwhelmed and have to give in to the load.
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Torn muscle fiber in the abdomen due to pregnancy
During pregnancy, the belly is stressed like no other part of the female body. The connective tissue, the skin, but also the muscles have to adapt to the growing child. Various problems can arise, most of which are caused by excessive stretching. In addition to stretch marks and sagging connective tissue after childbirth, muscle problems are not uncommon during pregnancy.
The muscles become weaker over time and in some cases give in to the load, for example if there is a disease associated with a strong cough. The abdominal muscles could have endured one of these circumstances in their weakened state, but in combination the tissue is sometimes overwhelmed - it comes to an extremely painful muscle fiber tear in the baby's belly. The women affected usually have no choice but to sit out the injury. In addition, the health of the growing child should be ensured in the event of any pain in the abdominal area.
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Symptoms
The symptoms of a ruptured muscle fiber in the abdomen are similar to those of other muscle injuries. It occurs sudden pain in the abdomen, which, however, can be correctly localized in the muscles by most of those affected and is not felt as usual abdominal pain.
The pain is movement dependent and goes back as soon as the corresponding muscle is immobilized. Patients describe the pain of a torn hamstring as very intensive, stabbing and persistentbecause the abdominal muscles participate in most of the body's movements. For example Painful breathing occur.
Because the abdominal muscles are arranged in pairs, the pain symptoms usually occur on one side. The exact localization of the pain also provides information about the muscle area in which (straight or oblique abdominal muscles) the damage is present.
diagnosis
If a torn muscle fiber is suspected in the abdominal muscles, a definitive diagnosis is sometimes not that easy. The person concerned should definitely inform the attending physician situation report in which the pain first appeared. The detailed questioning of the patient helps the doctor to get an idea of the injury and to draw conclusions about it affected muscles to pull.
Next, the doctor can examine the abdomen. He pays attention to the classic signs of a torn muscle fiber: Swelling and Redness, Bumps, Dents and Bruising. That is particularly noticeable Tenderness the abdominal muscles.
The primary imaging method is the Ultrasound examination used. It is particularly suitable for soft tissue and can map defects in the muscles in a simple and patient-friendly manner. In the case of complex injuries, a MRI imaging should be considered, but this is not recommended for pregnant women due to the lack of studies.
Localization - right / left / in the middle
The abdominal muscles are made up of different parts: the oblique and the straight muscles. The oblique abdominal muscles run in different layers along the side of the abdomen. Especially with Sideways movements will the oblique muscles used. For example, if there is a blow tennis made in which the upper body is strongly rotated, this can lead to damage if there is insufficient heating or if too much force is applied.
The straight muscles, on the other hand, run on the stomach, with the navel being the center. In a trained state, it forms the so-called Six pack. At the Straighten up of the upper body or at Lifting movements of the legs from a lying position, the straight abdominal muscles are used the most.
The muscle parts are tensed to different degrees during various movements and can accordingly isolated get hurt from each other. This then creates a specifically localized pain that provides clues to the muscle that is affected by the fiber tear.
Duration
The healing time for a torn muscle fiber in the abdomen can vary from patient to patient and depends largely on the patient Disease behavior and the previous training status together. Those who take good care of themselves and avoid painful movements as much as possible accelerate recovery significantly. People with lightly trained abdominal muscles also have a good chance that the tissue will recover faster than people with a normal build.
All in all it is very difficult to immobilize the abdominal muscles, which is why it is usually done by one 4- to 6-week healing process can be assumed. Rubbing in anti-inflammatory ointments may not speed up muscle tissue recovery, but it can reduce the pain, making the condition of the injury more manageable.
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treatment
A torn muscle fiber in the abdomen does not differ from other muscle injuries in terms of its basic symptoms, but is treated differently or hardly at all. Many of the treatment options are omitted for the abdominal muscles, such as compression of the affected muscle tissue or constant cooling. There is also a complete immobilization of the abdominal muscles not possible, because with many common as well as vital movements (e.g. To breathe) the abdominal muscles are used.
The patient is free to do it independently anti-inflammatory ointments to apply. Although this does not accelerate the regeneration of the muscle tissue, it can occur in connection Inflammatory response reduced or stopped, which is responsible for the acute pain. If a cough is the cause of the discomfort, it must also be treated. At severe pain and especially during pregnancy, a doctor can and should be consulted.
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Taping a torn muscle fiber in the abdomen
Taping is becoming more and more common States of tension and Sports injuries used so that techniques for the abdominal muscles were also developed. Tapes are self-adhesive plastic strips that are applied to the surface of the body and are intended to relieve or support the muscles. Often the Course of the muscle traced between its origin and its insertion, as is the case with taping the abdominal muscles.
Should the lateral / oblique abdominal muscles be included Kinesiotape® are supported, the strip is glued on from the back or the spine, running laterally and parallel to the groin. A application on both sides is important here to avoid the development of additional tension.
In the case of the front / straight abdominal muscles, the tapes are also stuck on according to their course, i.e. parallel to each other, on both sides of the navel. Horizontal stripes can also be used as an option.
You can get the tapes from specially trained physiotherapists or doctors have it attached or self-employed work. In the latter case, it is advisable to study the practice in detail beforehand to inform and ideally to complete a corresponding course.
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Homeopathy for a torn hamstring
If you want, you can also support the healing with homeopathic remedies.
