I have had so much pain on my left abdominal muscles. Went to my internist and I got a pain pill, but it doesn’t help. Had a CT scan which was unremarkable. What you are saying in this video makes sense.
If I were you, I would schedule to see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment. Here is a link to a video that may provide you useful information. Oblique Muscle Strain Rehabilitation th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html Please let me know if you have any questions,
Hi Dr Symptoms: ive had lower left abdominal pain a day after doing kickboxing workouts. Diagnosis: My GP did a physical examination and said it was outer abdominal mucsle pain, i was releived that it wasnt a ventral hernia (Ive read about these online) but 4 days later the pain was still here... now im getting worried. so i investigate further... Further self research: Then thank God... i started thinking back... i was doing a lot of front kicks (body height) in my workout which involves: quickly lifting the left knee to stomach high, then thrusting the bottom of the foot forward and THEN retracting the foot just as quickly. So i thought the knee lift, and then retraction of kick, both times maybe it triggers the Psoas muscle a lot? Healing: Today is the 6th day with pain, so i finally decided to try some left psoas stretches. Lie down on back, let the back have a bit of a natural arch, knees pointing to the roof, feet flat on floor, and breathing in and out deeply, letting the abdomen pressure massage the psoas. Then put my left leg out without touching floor, and SLOWLY pull the leg up with knees bent, then slowly let down whilst straightening leg (do not touch floor), im assuming this would give a lovely psoas stretch and then let it drop and relax for a min and repeat. Symptoms HIGHLY reduced: reduced pain in lower left abdomen: when coughing, sneezing and pushing in the bathroom Final Diagnosis: So IF... my symptoms keep getting better from now with these daily stretches... i think ive successfully self diagnosed a psoas strain right? :D
Thank you, I believe I injured my external oblique trying to dive right in to using an ab roller vigorously. Confusing the matter though I got bloodwork done around the same time and my cholesterol / liver came back with high results. I was also freaking myself out thinking that the pain may be from my appendix. Both of those ruled out this seems much more likely (aside from needing to better my diet..) but reading some of the possible liver or appendix reasons for pain, a muscle injury in this region seems much more the culprit. Kind of bummed since snowboarding season is right around the corner, but hopefully a visit to a PT or chiro can get me fixed up before too long, plus- reading what else it could be with some of the organs near that region of pain relieved if it is “just this” Thank you for the info.
You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback. Here is a link to a playlist of my videos regarding the Obliques. There is an anatomy video with a description and illustrations of the muscles. th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
Hi doctor, Im a 16 year old boy from sweden. I bealive i have a external oblique strain. It hurts when i sleep on my side. do you know what i should do to make it stop hurting when i run and sleep?
If I were you I would start performing slow movements through a symptom free range of motion. Then gradually progress to static stretches through a symptom free range of motion. I would perform isometric contractions of the core muscles to build strength and endurance.
I’ve been suffering with this for years (age 15 to now 32) & just found out what it actually is. I honestly thought it due to my bulging disc. It impacts my daily life. So much pain and I’m sick of it 😮💨 How do I start to heal this at home?
Here is a video that should provide you useful information Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html Please let me know if you have any questions.
Very useful information, thankyou. I feel I have done this exact injury while doing a big number of burpees ect. This has been sore for around six weeks now but I've continued to train unbeknownst that it might actually be an oblique strain as I've had issues with my back at the same height as the oblique. Your thoughts please sir
An oblique strain can occur from "doing too much too soon" and inadequate rest & recovery between workouts. If I were you I would concentrate on stretching and other recovery techniques to rehab the injury. Here is a playlist of videos I made that may be helpful th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
Great video and thank you . I really believe I injured my right oblique last week overdoing a core exercise . I went to the ER they found a tiny stone in my right kidney and assumed that was the trouble since it’s on the same side . I went to a urologist and he felt it was to small to cause that type of pain/ swelling and spasms that where a curing . So at this point I am 100% it’s a badly sprained oblique , how do I allow this thing to heal without living on 800mg Motrin every 8 hours ? I am almost 60 and was trying to get in better shape but did way to much obliviously .😔 As soar as I am would coming in to get therapy help? . It’s tough to walk upright to be honest until the pill kicks in . Thank you Eric
You're welcome and thank you for the compliments on the video. I am sending you links to two exercises that I would start to do if I would you. Supine Pelvic Tilt th-cam.com/video/mWj5BzRU2jI/w-d-xo.html Supine Stomach Vacuums th-cam.com/video/GSEA3-ThqXA/w-d-xo.html
Can I ask a question, I did not train the oblique muscle from the beginning, and when I started practicing the oblique board exercise, I had strange symptoms, which are abdominal swelling without pain in the oblique and bloating, poor digestion and gases that have not subsided so far, despite leaving the oblique exercise, did I weigh because of this exercise. Can it be cured
If I were you, I would schedule to see a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Registered Dietitian to help eliminate the source of your symptoms and to prevent recurrences.
If I were you I would schedule to see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. I would also perform mild stretching exercises through a symptom free range of motion. Move into the stretch slowly and hold a mild, comfortable stretch.
I have had side pain (tender just below ribs on back) for months now and have been doctors several times and still unsure of what's wrong. I'm a dog walker and have multiple dogs on each arm and sometimes they pull, as its my job I'm unable to take time off to rest. What can you suggest please?
Here is a link to a video I made that may provide you useful information on how to rehab an Oblique Muscle Strain. Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Hello I suspect I may have turn the muscle it is really painful when I try to rotate to my side and turn I was wondering how long will this last it’s been a couple days
Hey Doc Can the obliques or abs muscles get a strain from hyperventilating due to severe trauma and emotional stress? Ever since the altercation my right oblique or ab is so tight and not at all like the left side. During the hyperventilating I felt a very hard severe pulling inside next to my hip. I have very strong abs usually but ever since I can’t really use my core anymore without heavy pain on the right side. I do suffer from ehlers danlos so I’m super overmobile. I can’t really workout like that atm so I am super worried. How can I fix this ? I’ve been resting and stretching for 3 weeks already hoping I’d get better but it won’t
Thanks for the question. A severe contraction of any type can be a contributing factor to a muscle strain. Here is a link to my video Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Doctor.. I'm located in Mexico and I have seen multiple doctors. chiropractors.. you name it.. I have pain in the right side of my neck, shoulder, arm combined with numbness. If i'm sitting down my body shifts to the right side... kinda like it collapses and I have moderate pain which can be big sometimes. now why is this relevant with this video? well one thing I have felt during all this years is that when stretching, my oblique muscle has very short range motion and it doesn't progress as i stretch and it's very tender. since my major pain is around my ribcage and above the hip.. I started ti think that it might be an issue of oblique strain... hopefully you can take the time to respond as I have been with this pain for over 5 years and i'm really tired of not having a normal life :(
Hello Jose. Thanks for watching & thanks for the question. It sounds like you have several conditions. If I were you I would get an MRI of my Cervical spine to determine the source of the neck, shoulder & arm numbness. I would also get imaging done to determine if a torn oblique muscle is present.
@@drdozellodc I appreciate your response doctor :) I will definitely follow your instructions.. now if i don't get anything done here.. I Would like to go visit you. I'm located in Hermosillo Sonora Mexico which is about a 10 hours drive to Las Vegas (not too far in my opinion)
Hi, Doctor. I'm hoping you're still replying to comments/ questions on this video: Are _strains_ and _spasms_ the same thing, or rather, are spasms the result of strains? I've been experiencing _spasms_ on both sides of my trunk, in the area that seems to border the serratus and oblique muscles. These spams are mostly triggered when I'm at the gym, but some instances have occurred when simply sitting still: 1) Engage in _pulling_ actions, e.g. lat pull-downs on the machine, as well as when pulling in a horizontal angle, even with little to no weight, as when I'm warming up with rubber resistance bands. Oddly, no spasms occur when I'm on the Concept 2 rower. 2) When performing sit-ups/ crunches. The latest episode occurred after I had performed sit-ups focusing on the negative end of the movement. Not long after I reached the floor to rest, both sides started going into spams, eventually cramping up...... I could not even roll to one either side to attempt to get off of the floor. .... It took about 20 minutes of heavy breathing/ breath-holding to wait out the pain before I was able to roll and get up. Thanks for your time.
Thanks for the question. Strains & spasms are not the same thing. Spasm can occur for many reasons & a muscle strain is one of them. If I were you I would try changing my routine & eliminating any exercises that elicit or intensify symptoms. Here are links to several exercises I would start with.
Hello, I am hoping you can help guide me, it is hard to find a doctor who deals with this or even diagnoses it. I have tried. To make a long story as short as possible I was allowed to be severely distended for 3 months because of a hernia. I looked 9 months pregnant. I distended on January 6th and eventually began to wear an abdominal binder mid-February. My abdominal muscles failed on March 29th. I finally had my hernia repaired on May 15th but no one deals with my abdominal muscle issues. My PCP does not know how to image them and he has no clue. I just started with a Physical Therapist who says my fascia is all glued together but does not know how to image to see how much damage was done on both sides. I had worked myself up to being able to be upright for short periods of time and then rest. I was an unproductive upright person as I was unable to do anything. I hope that makes sense. I became impatient and when the horses went through an electric fence on August 13th, I so wanted to fix things and took the weedeater out to the pasture and tried to find areas of grass that would be grounding out the fence. My husband warned me that this was the one thing that could injure me the most and yet I was pig headed and lasted for less than 45 minutes of intermittent using the weedeater. It landed me on the couch for more than 6+ days and then when I was finally able to start getting up, my right hip rotated and moved up when I went for my first appointment with the PT and she was assessing me. I know it is from the weak/injured/non-existent abdominal muscles and the pain on both sides is in the external oblique direction of hands in pockets. I am extremely discouraged. Trying to keep my hip in place, doing exercises to strengthen and put the hip back into alignment, and she is working on keeping my entire body from being tight in places. It is like we are chasing things, but I am not getting better. I see a GI doctor at the U of W on Thursday and they told me that he does abdominal muscles (I am very doubtful), It is a 3 hour drive for us and travel in the car is hard on me. My husband has to take the day off from work and then the whole day is wasted. I would like to know what kind of imaging to ask for if this doctor does not do abdominal muscles. My PCP said it is hard to image the abdomen because of respiration but no one has offered ultrasound or anything else. In all this time, the surgeon who did the hernia surgery did not know what to do with me, so made this appointment for me and I have waited 3 more months. My PCP does not know anything and in my small town, I don't know that they would know how to do proper imaging or have anyone able to read it. At the U of W, they should have someone. If the GI doctor does not know what he is doing, I want to ask him for specific imaging and then an appointment with someone who does...very quickly as everything I have learned is that this is not an injury that should be allowed to linger. If the PCP had sent me for hernia surgery in February, I would not be dealing with this. I feel like I am an anomoly in that most oblique injuries occur from sports, not from the abdomen being severely distended for three months before muscle failure. I don't really understand what occurs in muscle failure, I just know how it disabled me and that I am a nonproductive part of society that is in pain and I know that it is not nerve pain and will not do a Tapp-block or take nerve pain meds as that is not the problem. The inablity to move due to muscle weakness, ride in the car, bend over, having the weed eater cause such severe pain and disabilty after 5 months of rest, no lifting, no carrying, I cannot do anything and it fatigues me to be upright even in sitting. I hope you can point me in the right direction as coming to Nevada is out of the question. Making it to Seattle is difficult enough. Thank you in advance and God bless you for talking about such injuries.
Hello Terri. Thanks for watching my video. Thanks for the detailed information and for asking a question. I am sorry to hear about your injury. Hopefully, the information I supply is helpful. Imaging the abdominal muscles is difficult but If I were you I would request an MRI & Ultrasound. These tests will help determine the location & the exact of your injuries. Here is a link to an acute sports related injury where they discuss imaging for an oblique muscle injury. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5159636/
Your injury is long standing so most likely your recovery will be long & slow. It sounds like your PT is on the correct path. Your rehab routine is dependent on your imaging results. If I were you I would start with very mild isometric contractions of the abdominal muscles for two seconds while in a supine position. One to four reps every other day.This is a good starting point & you can progress very gradually.
Hello doctor I am in my third or fourth day since I strain my oblique it's getting better but my question is is it okay to do leg presses are these two muscles muscle groups non-associated
I've had an internal oblique strain for several years now and I can't pin it down to a certain exercise or moment, it seems to always be there no matter how much I rest. Pain medication hasn't helped. Do you have any advice?
If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in Sports Injuries for evaluation and treatment. I would ask for imaging such as an MRI to determine if a tear is present.
so my son just got a trampoline and has been learning flips, he says he has a sharp pain under his left rib when he jumps, it may be his obligues, any advice?
Hi Boonk. Thanks for the question. I recommend you take your son for an evaluation & treatment by a Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in sports medicine.
Thanks for the question. Weakness and tenderness is not normal. If I were you I would try performing slow static stretching for the oblique muscles. I would move into the stretch very slowly and hold a mild comfortable stretch. Then move out of the stretch slowly. If an exercise or stretch elicits or intensifies symptoms stop immediately.
@@endeavour5316 I have the same issue on my left. I have been in constant pain for almost 5 months and the doctors say it’s muscular pain. It hurts with even sitting down on a chair
Built Up to 300 pushups and 10 min plank 4 ta 5 days a week for past 6 months .. One morning pushups made noticeable dull pain in lower right side of abdomen.. Not painful just enough to be noticeable.. Whats the best recovery for workout type strains?
Hi J Smith. Great question. If I were you I would start by performing a mild comfortable stretch to reduce muscle tension. If pain persists or intensifies I would seek professional treatment for evaluation, diagnosis & treatment. When you return to training I would add variety to the workout by targeting the spine, glutes & posterior shoulders.
Thanks for the great info. My injury occurred 5 days ago while golfing. Got worse the first couple days, but pain (typically when I take a few breathe) has slowly gone away each day. When do you recommend it is safe begin core training or playing golf again?
Great question. If I were you I would start by performing slow moving range of motion exercises through a symptom free range of motion then slowly progress to static stretches. When my range of motion is full and symptom free I would begin isometric strengthening exercises and practicing my golf swing.
Greetings Dr. Ozello. Maybe you can help me. I had a core injury recently which prevented me from working the core for a few months (happened while doing leg presses on a machine that was too upright. I still don't know what exactly was injured, but it was extremely painful and debilitating.) I've recently been able to resume core exercise, however about a week ago I was working my obliques, and I felt something like a strain, right where the right external (or internal) oblique meets the ribs. It is a dull pain that exacerbates if I try to stretch the right side. I stopped core work to allow for recovery, and the pain has gone away. Then last night while sleeping I went to turn and felt a prickly pain along the lower ribs (sometimes on both sides of the ribs when I sleep face up and stretch my rib cage). It feels akin to tearing a piece of paper very slowly. I take it my core fascia is weak after all those months of inactivity and it tears slightly every time I over stretch it, but I would like to hear your thoughts. To summarize, 1)Are oblique injuries at the rib joint common? 2) Are fascia tears (what I THINK those prickly pains along the rib are) common during stretching and recovery and something I just need to go through on my road to recovery? Thank you so very much for your time. It has been about 5 really frustrating months
Hello Tony. Oblique strains can cause pain along the entire length of the muscle, near the ribs, where the muscles attach to the ribs & where they originate. When you stretch always move into the stretch slowly, hold a mild comfortable stretch & move through a pain free range of motion.
I have pain on my lower level oblique area and I have been working out a lot more lately then I shallowford would and I don't stretch and it's the worst when u go to the restroom I went to the doctor for this pain last year and she said it was period coming on symptoms and came me Ibuprofen but now my period is no where near and it's back
If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation & treatment. Here is a playlist of videos I made that may contain helpful information. th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
If an exercise or stretch elicits or intensifies symptoms or does not feel quite right, stop immediately & find a viable substitute that does not elicits or intensify symptoms. Move into a stretch slowly, hold a mild comfortable stretch & move out of the stretch slowly.
If I were you I would start with very mild stretching. Move into the stretch slowly, hold a mild comfortable stretch. If a stretch elicits or intensifies symptoms, stop immediately & find a viable substitute.
Oblique strains may take longer to completely recover because the oblique are used in a large number of motions & positions, therefore they are almost constantly being used.
Hey doctor I'm currently having pain from my rib cage and sometimes shooting up beneath my shoulder on my right side which is my pitching arm for baseball do you possibly know what this could be?
Very good question. It is impossible for me to give you a proper diagnosis. It can be a multitude of conditions including a strain of the pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, serratus anterior or teres major. If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in sports injuries to get a proper diagnosis and proper rehabilitation program.
If I were you I would start by performing very mild stretches for the chest muscles. Move into the stretch slowly & hold a mild comfortable stretch. If a stretch elicits or intensifies symptoms, stop that stretch immediately. Here are links to videos that may be helpful. Chest Muscle Stretching - Supine th-cam.com/video/m7BH-_uJqbM/w-d-xo.html Chest Muscle Stretching - Standing th-cam.com/video/ADaCK3fWjK0/w-d-xo.html Supine Anterior Ribcage & Chest Stretch th-cam.com/video/Z159PeD8O6k/w-d-xo.html
Hello doctor I have been doing physical therapy for a muscle strain and I was able to finally get back to running some and on one run I had sharp pains in that spot and through the next few days to now it has gotten much worse. I can lean over and feel it and it is tender and feels like a knot. Is that part of the strain that I might of injured that part. I also was wondering can that pain radiate to the hip and groin? I lay in bed and can feel the muscle aching dull pain too...
Most likely, you over did it & re-aggravated the strain. If I were you I would ease back into my workout by increasing intensity in very small calculated increments.
Thank You for the information , I’m a Football Quarterback and I’m a right handed thrower and it happened on my left side heard a pop , how long do u think I have to rest in order to start throwing again ?
If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation & treatment. I would start my rehab with slow range of motion exercises, progress in small calculated increments to stretching, then strengthening exercises, followed by throwing specific exercises.
Hello sir, I am 12 and I tried to run some distance for the first time in sometime and the oblique strain, I think, has happened. It has hurted for about five days and I would love an advice from a doctor. Is it strange if sometimes, breathing deeply in causes pain. I hope you read this and reply, your video is very helpful thank you so much.
Hello! Greetings Doctor Ozello. I have been exercising for about 4months in my indoors. But a week ago after my exercises session I feel like a pulling sensation on the middle area of my right side abdomen. I can't pin the exact pain location but it's not like a pain but rather like a tickling one and as I stretch around I feel the same sensation on the back of my lower ribcage area. I feel this sensation wile standing or laying down. But while sitting I don't feel much of that pain or say the ticklish sensation. FYI I've been working to reduce my stubborn belly fat. I would be very grateful to you if you kindly help with some of your valuable suggestions Doc.
Hello. Thank you for this video! Is there a way to tell the difference between an external oblique or high hip flexor injury? Three weeks ago I did an at-home workout that involved sit-ups, Russian twists, and active hip mobility stretches. The next morning my whole right front/back side was sore, along with noticing the feel of a lump that seems to be attached to my lower right rib on the front side. It has yet to go away. I went to see a chiropractor for a separate issue w/my foot and told him about it. Although he did not examine it, he thought it may be scar tissue formation? May I ask what your thoughts are? Is that something to be concerned about and/or will the lump/scar tissue go away on its own? Thanks in advance!
Hi Cristen. Excellent question. If I were you I would return to the Chiropractor. I would explain the injury to him in detail & ask him to do an examination of the injury & ask if imaging is necessary.
Hi Trango. Here are the origins & insertions of the internal obliques & external obliques, Internal Oblique - Origin: Lumbar fascia, anterior aspect of iliac crest & inguinal ligament. Insertion: Superiorly on 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th costal cartilages & along the linea alba. External Oblique - Origin: External surfaces of ribs 5-12. Insertion: Broad flat aponeurosis, terminating at the linea alba, anterior iliac spine, pubic tubercle & external lip of the anterior half of the iliac crest.
You're welcome. Here is a link to another video I made that should provide you useful information. Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Dr Donald A Ozello DC My question is that I feel blank near my left Rib cage and when I am inhaling or exhaling I'm feeling incomplete at that part, I did most of my medical check up and I have regular constipation from that time when I started to feel this blank, what should I do and I didn't went to a Sports Doc. ?
@@drdozellodc I hope you are doing good there, Doc. I have a question, there any possibilities that while doing exercise or some type of lifting large intestine can dislocate from its position?
Hi Micky. Thanks for the question. Pain in the front of the pelvis may occur with an oblique strain. Pain in the front of the pelvis and/or pain in the groin can be several different conditions. I recommend you see a medical professional for evaluation & treatment.
@@drdozellodc I have seen my doctor who sent me to a physiotherapist, I am British and under the NHS, unfortunately over the years it has gone downhill, it can take weeks for an appointment and then you are on the clock, doctor 10 mins, physio 20 mins, the physio just asked me a few questions then said it's probably a muscel strain and would take about 10 to twelve weeks to fix itself, that was it, decided now to go private.
Hi Micky. I am glad to hear you saw a medical professional for an evaluation. That should help to rule out a more serious pathology. I recommend you start rehab immediately. Start with light stretching & range of motion exercises.
Hi Darragh. Thanks for watching my video & thanks for the question. It is a great question, unfortunately it is almost impossible for me to answer. There are many factors which determine the length of recovery time of an oblique strain. I have seen very mild strains take 2-3 weeks and I have seen severe strains several months to properly recover. I apologize for not being able to give you a specific time frame. I recommend that you err on the conservative side for your return to activity/sport. Make sure that you are completely recovered from your injury & make your body is completely prepared to return. This will help lower the risk of a recurrence & will help lower the risk of an injury to another area that is carrying a large workload because your oblique muscle is not completed recovered. Best of luck in your recovery & please feel free to contact me with any further questions.
Dr Donald A Ozello DC thanks for the reply much appreciated one more question, is it normal for me to fell a stabbing like pain when I run or twist left or right? This injury only happend to me over the weekend durning a game.
Do you mean a stabbing type pain in the injured oblique muscle? The obliques function to help bend & rotate the trunk so there can be pain present then you bend or twist. They also function to stabilize the trunk so pain can occur when running.
Thank you for the video I pulled mine doing a ab workout and it’s been a whole week hurting😕 any things I can do to recover? And when I add a ice pack it kinda hurts what does that mean ?
I sneezed today while in a bent position and it felt like my rib popped and punctured me internally. It was a violent sneeze and I instantly went down to the ground in pain. It’s hard to pinpoint an exact location but I have pain in my lower side and it wraps around to part of my back. Im 95% sure it’s an oblique strain and I’m so bummed that one stupid sneeze will now cost me weeks of rehabilitation.
If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic to get my spine and ribcage adjusted. A rib subluxation (Rib out of place) can cause pain throughout the entire rib.
hey doctor. how are ya. please I hope you really help me with my injury. story short, I am an intermediate bodybuilder and i had an oblique strain after doing Russian twist with weights two years ago and i had stopped lifting weights since then. now I am on comeback to build my body again but unfortunately I still feel some symptoms of the strain during the day like tightness and discomfort feeling around that area especially when I go to work and start typing on my computer this tightness gets a little intense and it's really bothering. and thank god there is no pain at all even when I'm doing my weight training exercise only this tightness which sometimes pops out of nowhere . please tell me if there is certain starches or exercises which help me recovering completely. I know I'm late and I didn't seek help early and only that because I don't have doctors or experts in sport injuries around my area. sorry for this long story but really i Need some help. Thankx
Hello Asem Moqbel. Congratulations on your bodybuilding success. Thank you for watching my video & for the excellent question. I'm glad to hear that you are recovering from your oblique strain. Here is a link to the playlist I developed of my video that go along with the oblique strain video. th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
It is extremely difficult to recommend the exact stretches that you need but three general stretches that may help are: Fitball Oblique stretch, Pull-up Bar hanging Traction & a standing stretch.
Thanks a ton for this information. I strained my right oblique last year while trying to strengthen my core (to unload my hurting back). Now it just keeps coming back every time I work out. The pain is not that bad and no damage can be seen by ultrasound. Can you please give me some example exercises I can use to slowly build up the strength?
Hi Jocke Here is a playlist of my videos that may be helpful. There are stretches & strengthening exercise. Stretching - Move into the stretch slowly & hold a mild comfortable stretch. Strengthening - Start at your current level, progress very slowly, work through a pain-free range of motion. If a specific exercises elicits or intensifies symptoms then skip that exercise. th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
Dr Donald A Ozello DC thank you for your reply! I’ll definitely watch all of them. What do you think about massaging the aching part of the muscle? It tends to hurt after I’ve massaged it for a bit, but my theory is that a massage will rip apart weaker parts of the muscle, while keeping the stronger ones.
Dr Donald A Ozello DC thank you! Mind me asking another non-related question? I’ve suffered from lower back pain for 1.5 years now. I’m only 26 yo, quite fit and active. I’ve seen many doctors and chiropractors, non of which can find any wrong with me. I’ve done an MRI-scan, which showed nothing bad. My back seems to take over too much work load and it’s always stiff. Also my knee-jerk reflex doesn’t seem to work - that might be related to my pain, I don’t know. The doctors say I’m fit, so they can’t figure out why my back is so stiff. I know this is quite the long shot to ask over TH-cam, but I’m getting desperate. Thanks a lot!
Im not sure if this is what I just did. It’s killing me. It’s been a week of hellish pain. Can’t stop crying today especially with a massive load of college homework. 😰 but I don’t play sports?
Oblique strains can be very painful. Here is a playlist of my videos with additional information that may be helpful th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
@@drdozellodc ok thank you for the fast reply, no more swelling, it's been a few weeks already, no pain just a little pain with certain movement, but I'm still gonna get it checked out, thank you.
Hey is it possible that a prolonged stomach bloating (4-5 days) can cause oblique strains? Because right now im currently experience a painful muscle strain on my right side external oblique, its even influencing my leg and my knees feel like somebody keeps pinching them. And I am sure that before I started having sensations of strain on my right oblique I was suffering with some sort of an ulcer or a gastritis that causes my stomach to bloat everytime I eat. It is very alarming knowing how weak my back muscles really are relative to my size and weight and not to mention in my family I am the only one plagued with frequent stomach issues.
If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in Nutrition or a Registered Dietitian to help with my nutritional strategies. Here is a playlist of my Nutrition videos th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17BkZHsAvimi2CxbelGUTnyr6.html
If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Here is a link to a video that may provide you useful information - Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for your informative video Sir, Could you tell how long does it take to recover form this injury ? How much amount of period we can expect to heal ?
Hey doctor , I've been having pain in my lower left side abdomen they say I had and abdominal wall strain but my muscle gets swollen and I have pain coming from it , I do ironworking and taking the stairs is that bad for that, what should I do ?
If I were you, I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic as soon as possible for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Here is a link to a video that will provide you useful information, Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the information. Do you think it can happen due to a dog pulling? My dog is about 75 lbs and jolts out when he sees another animal. I had a ct scan done today with and the dr. ruled out appendicitis. She thinks it’s a muscle strain. All I can think of is my dog pulling me. 🤷🏽♀️ thanks!
Well I must be stuffed, I was doing heavy lat pulldowns and felt painful pinch in the left lower part of my back , and now it hurts bad if I cough or sneaze , I'm fucked
@@drdozellodc hi i have a question if you sit for a period of time and you are slouching over on your stomach can it cause pain in your stomach muscles
If I were you, I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Here is a video that will provide you useful information Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks for the great info! What is your experience in treating sports hernias? In what % of patiens do you think surgery is neccessary? Have this for 5 months now and still hurts...
You're welcome. Thanks for the great question. Sports Hernia is a nickname for Athletic Pubalgia. This condition usually takes a long time to heal. If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic whose specializes in Sports Injuries for evaluation and treatment. I would request an MRI to confirm diagnosis. Surgery is an option for cases which do not respond to conservative care. I can not give an percentage.
When this injury occurs is it always on the opposite side or can it be the same side of use. I’m right handed, after boxing and kicking the bag with my right leg I felt like my right oblique felt like a sore muscle. Not debilitating just achy/ sore. I didn’t really stretch before starting and threw a lot of powerful punches and kicks from my right side. Thank you!
This is interesting , I have a pain in my left side and it can radiate from just in front of my left hip to just in back just above the illiac crest. I am a right handed table tennis player and twist to the left hundreds if not thousands of times. Can this cause this? I am also noticing that it can cause my stomach to feel slightly "off" and even sometimes into my groin. . I had a pelvic CT scan which didnt see anything crazy going on. It comes and goes. Can I ice it? Thank you Dr.
Repetitive motions of twisting & bending can cause an oblique strain. If I were you I would apply ice & see a Doctor of Chiropractic to get a proper diagnosis & treatment. MRI & Diagnostic Ultrasound may help conform the diagnosis.
Most often the oblique strain occurs on the non-dominate side, For example a left handed baseball batter will usually get an oblique strain on the right side. Oblique strains can occur through repetitive motions of twisting in the same direction.
Thank you, Dr Ozello. I am 64, and I think I may have strained an oblique muscle a week ago after I picked up a large stone vessel by the spout with one hand and carried it across the room to place it somewhere else. For the first few days I was in agony when getting into bed, and especially when getting out of bed, and it hurt when I put my socks on. Now it hurts less, but I still feel some pain in the morning.
You're welcome. Please let me know if you have any questions. If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
@@drdozellodc Sir i need your help I am from India, just a month ago i have started going to the Gym I have pain under my right lower chest( more specific right nipple) I have this pain from last 3 days I could feel a tightness in that area The swollen tissue shape and side is Just like a pen Just yesterday i was pressing it and it made a pop sound And from now on that pen shaped tightness (muscle tissue) size becomes large upto above my navel
@@drdozellodc Should i go to a doctor Or it will go away by its own I don't feel severe pain Just A bit of pain while streching by raising my right hand And i can see a small hole shape under my nipples which is new
BJJ practitioner here. I initially pulled an intercostal muscle (exact spot was about 2" down my right nipple), rested for a while, got back to training (too soon?) and eventually re-aggravated the issue few weeks later. Long stop for about 3 months (because of Corona the gym was closed during that time) and when I got back to training after I few classes I started developing a constant yet growing discomfort/pain in the rib area, which eventually radiated all the way back to the latissimus dorsi muscles. Now I'm at a point where I can rest 2 0r 3 weeks and every time I get back to training I start feeling very soon this discomfort in the side area of my rib cage, which led me to believe that it may be an issue with the external abdominal oblique. Really frustrating stuff because it's hard to exactly pinpoint the pain. It usually starts on the rib area but it then extends to the side, kind of in the middle of my mid section, where these muscles attach. Stretching doesn't really help much, sometimes it actually make it worse. In bjj we do a lot of "guard playing" and movement with the torso and when the opponent puts pressure on you (side control position) it really hurts.. What kind of exercise would help?
If I were you I would see a medical professional for an evaluation to rule out a rib fracture or dislocation and a muscle tear. If imaging is negative, I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic to get my ribs adjusted to correct any rib subluxations (Rib out of place). I would get muscle work with mild intensity to the intercostals & obliques and surrounding areas to combat any muscle strains. I would start to perform mild stretching for the tight muscles at this point.
Hi - I strained my oblique abt 2 months ago - i kept playing sports and I have the same pains that I had when the injury occurred - what Could’ve happened to me ?
@@drdozellodc Hello Dr I have pain on the right side close to my back that only give me sharp pain with movement, mostly when I twist my body, I think I hurt it pulling my lawnmower starting it, could it be oblique external muscle?? If so a strain are muscle tear, thank you.
Great advice. should I do stretching without warmup? should I do stretching every day? Do you advise me to perform upward-facing dog as stretch for oblique muscle? is it good for me to do planks every day? how much time do I need to get fully recovered?
Hi Asem Moqbel. Great questions. I recommend that you perform light & slow dynamic motions before stretching to prepare the muscles. The best time to do a stretching routine is after your workout or run. You can do light stretching at work. Take a short break every fifteen to twenty minutes by standing & doing a mild stretch. You can also perform light & slow dynamic movements. You can stretch everyday but I recommend you vary the stretches & the order you perform them. Up Dog is a great stretch, it will target the obliques indirectly & should be beneficial. Planks are a great exercise but should not be performed everyday. Give your body adequate rest between workouts so your muscles can adapt & grow. It is almost impossible to tell how long a full recovery will take. Each case is individual. Be diligent & consistent with your recovery work to ensure a complete recovery & reduce the possibility of a recurrence.
Hi Dr., I've done my urinalysis and ultrasound and there was no problem in my urinary tract and organs, meaning it's all clean. I feel a muscle strain in my lower abdomen and oblique area, is it normal to have a feeling of frequent urination due to the pulled muscles on that area?
@@drdozellodc Thank you Dr.🖤. Another question, it's my 2nd week of healing, is muscle rehab helpful for speeding up my recovery or should I take some rest first before I engage my muscles? Like applying cold or warm compressions to my core muscle strains?
Here is a video I made that may provide you useful information. Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html Please let me know if you have any questions.
So i have been sick and coughing alot and about a day or so ago i noticed a bunch of discomfort but no real pain on my left side. I have a chiropractic appointment wednesday.
Coughing and sneezing can cause the midback and ribs to become misaligned. I'm glad to hear you have scheduled an appointment with a Chiropractor. Here is a link to a video that may provide you useful information. Rib Subluxation th-cam.com/video/s3HykHCRERY/w-d-xo.html
I don't know about chiropractors in my area. They like to jump on you, ram you against a wall. I'm injured and I don't need rough treatment right now or ever.
If I were you I would see a Chiropractor who uses a non-force technique or Activator technique. I would contact the office and ask what type of technique they utilize.
Greetings from Reno and thank you for this video and the others referenced here. I pulled/strained my right oblique playing golf last fall. I laid off for several weeks, felt better and resumed playing every other day without pain. Now, 6 months later, I am having the same pain in the same muscle. My question is, in addition to starting to slowly stretch again, and then strengthen, do I need to wait until I am completely pain-free before returning to swinging a club? Obviously, now that this has happened twice, I am worried about recurrences, but I also do not want to lose my entire summer golf season!
Excellent question. If I were you I would, once symptoms have lessened I would ease back into my golf game. Starting with a hitting a small bucket of balls, taking several rest days then repeating. I would slowly increase the amount of swings in small gradual calculated increments. Also, I would look into my swing since a slight modification of technique may help.
@@drdozellodc Thank you. I am not a very patient person by nature but I suppose this will be my lesson. I appreciate your advice and wish you well during this pandemic!
Yeah these are really easy to get, I literally got one like like an hour of boxing with a heavy bag. I do a lot of hooks and I put all of my strength into them. That and the costochondritis I also got probably means I'm not working out anytime soon.
Hi Emily HealthNut. Here is a link to a playlist of some of my videos that hopefully answer your questions. th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
My guts are about to bust out it feels like and its been 2 weeks i need to work and i keep getting hurt over and over this is utterly miserable!! Self employed lawn care kinda sucks when you have this.
I recently picked up golfing. Love the sport. I felt my right side start hurting one day and kept playing. Anyways, now my upper side from under my armpit all the way around to my upper ab area feels like I'm being stabbed when I lay down or raise up from a seated position. I don't have a lot of options here but who would I see? A regular doctor, a chiropractor? Or see if the pain goes away soon? It's been 10 days not much change if any. Thank you.
Great question. If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation and treatment. I would not wait to see if the pain goes away, because symptoms may lessen but most likely the source will remain. Therefore it may recur.
thanks for the video...I'm 75 and was very active...golf 5 times a week, etc...spinal stenosis has stopped me in my tracks...to relieve some of the pain I had a spinal cord simulator implanted...all was well until 2 months ago when I had surgery to implant a newer battery/computer...it is implanted at the top of my butt on the right side...after the wound healed when I began walking I developed what I think is an oblique strain...all the symptoms...my question is...can this be a result of the surgeon making "room" for the batter/computer ? he does not thinks so...pain management doctor told me not to stop walking just don't go for an extended time...but when I do it aggravates it...anyway I would love your thoughts and input...thanks
Good question. If I were you I would continue walking and would consider other types of low impact exercises such a bike riding. The oblique strain is very interesting. As a general guideline, if one area is not functioning properly another area has to take a great work load. The increased work leads to injury.
This described me to a T. Thank you, Doctor, for such an informative video. I believe I have internal oblique strain that has been misdiagnosed as everything else under the sun since 6 months ago. I have trigger points all down my abdomen (the diagonal path you describe), particularly on my right side. I have intercostal inflammation and also trigger points underneath my ribs and above my hips. NO idea what I've done, possibly some lifting at work, but I never felt an immediate injury occur. The pain has just progressed over time and is making my life a living hell. No doctor seems able to properly diagnose me. I am now seeing a private physiotherapist who has been helpful in giving me gentle exercises to try. But it is dismaying to wonder how much more damage has been done in the time spent being misdiagnosed.
You're welcome. I'm glad to hear that you are using gentle exercises to help you rehab. Here is a link to a video I made on Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Did you ever fix it? I have the same issue. Don't know when it exactly happened. I work a hard labour job and I'm very active after work. But it's getting worse every year
Hello doctor, thank you for this video! I strained my obliques when i try to stretch it during lateral flexion of trunk. I felt gradual discomfort and sore since then. Is that serious? How long will this heal?
Hello Ws Ford. Thanks for the question. The recovery time of an oblique strain depends on the severity. Oblique strains may take longer to recover than other muscle strains. Be patient, stay positive & be consistent with your recovery work.
Hello Dr. Donald. My right oblique hurts and i just knew its my oblique when i saw this video and it was really helpful! I started playing kick boxing a month ago and then i had this pain that increases when running,laughing or doing a sudden movement. So please can you provide me with exercises to relief the pain. Should i get some rest and how much is it. I'm looking forward hearing from you. THANKS IN ADVANCE
Hello Mana 69. Thank you for watching the video & for the question. The oblique muscles are involved in a multitude of motions & functions. Symptoms of an oblique strain can be provoked by running, laughing, bending & twisting. If I were you I would see a medical professional & request an MRI to determine the correct diagnosis & extent of injury. This will help direct you in the correct path of recovery. If an exercise elicits or intensifies symptom forego that exercise & find a viable substitute. Exercises should be performed slowly in a controlled manner through a pain free range of motion, even if that motion is severely limited. Be patient in your rehab.
Sup doc I recently started playing golf and I’ve started having pain on tha next side at tha bottom of my rib cage it almost feels behind my rib cage, I didn’t know if it was an oblique problem or some sort of spleen issue?
Golf puts a lot of torque on the spine and oblique muscles. Most likely it is an oblique muscle injury. Especially if the symptoms increase with movement, contraction of the oblique muscle or stretching of the oblique muscles. And if the symptoms appeared during or after golfing.
Hello Dr, I think I have strained my oblige muscle many months ago and it has only become worse. My glutes and hamstrings are now affected and I am unable to sit down or have a proper sleep as a result. I’ve tried to train my obliges however I’ve only made it worse now I’m stuck I don’t know how bad I’ve stained it but seems to be aching all the time. It’s affecting my day to day life aswell as not being able to work. It has ruined my life and I don’t know where to go from here. Can you advice or if possible to have a video consultation with you.
If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Here is a video that may provide you useful information. Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the informative video. My most upper left oblique is very sore, tight, it’s uncomfortable to take full, deep breaths, and I can even see some swelling. It concerned me at first because I don’t recall an exact moment when I may have strained it. But, I’m constantly lifting a 27lb 1-year old up off the floor all day, so I’m wondering if that may have done it. Is it normal to see swelling? It worries me at first but then I thought, “Surely muscles must become inflamed when they’re injured...” ?? I’m right handed, and the injury is on my left. So that also aligns with what you’ve explained. Thanks for any feedback. I really appreciate it.
Hello Eleanor. Thank you for watching my video & for the intelligent question. The repetitive lifting of your child may be a contributing factor. Be mindful when lifting. Always use good technique & never twist while lifting. I recommend you see a medical professional because of the swelling you are experiencing.
Hi Eleanor Here is a link to the playlist that I created with videos associated with oblique strains. th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
I hurt my left oblique muscle while using rotary torso gym equipment for training abs. My question is should I stop doing workouts all together and let the muscle rest? Should I stop abs and back workouts or all workouts? I have been using heat pads every day and it has been a week with no improvement. What else can I do?
If I were you I would focus on rehab of the injured area, I would follow these basic principles. Never perform an exercise or stretch that elicits or intensifies symptoms. Always work through a symptom free range of motion. Use slow and controlled motions.
Good morning Dr. Ozello. Last Thursday I reached far over my kitchen sink to get something in the corner of my counter and pulled my oblique muscle bad. I could tell right away, but it didn't start hurting really bad until the next morning, which was about twenty-four hours later. It hurts when I breathe it hurts when I talk it hurts when I move. I started taking ibuprofen which helped a little, but did not ice it or put heat on it. Is it too late to put ice on it now? Should I go in to see a doctor? It is still very painful. I'm wondering if I tore it or if I just trained it.
If I were you I would see a medical professional for evaluation just to be on the safe side. I would apply ice to the injured area for 15 minutes and make sure that I used a towel between the ice pack & skin.
Hey Dr Ozello I strained my oblique muscles over three months ago and still struggling. I’ve favored my obliques a lot in the past due to 6 ileostomy surgery recoveries (one placement with five retractions and a mesh placed inside.) The injury is to the right of the stoma, underneath the pouch. I injured it pulling morning glory roots underground at my farm. I still experience swelling and pain and I went to a physical therapist over a month ago that pushed me too hard and put me back over a month. I’ve also accidentally aggravated it a couple of times on accident which put me back even further. I’m seeing another physical therapist now and this one seems better. I’m making sure I’m resting, icing three times a day, using a tens 7,000 unit that temporarily helps with pain, doing a little light walking (not too much), doing trans versus abdominis bracing exercise/clamshell from therapy, using CBD cream. Is there anything else I could do to help it heal faster? This has been a living nightmare and I feel it will never end. Thank you for your time.
Thanks for watching my video and for the detailed information. I'm sorry to hear about your injury. If I were you I would continue with my current recovery routine. It sounds pretty thorough. I would be very mindful to perform all exercises & stretches through a pain free range of motion.
Thank you so much for your reply. Do you think that a chiropractor could also help in my situation in addition to what I’m doing? I wish I lived in Nevada, I would come to your clinic for additional help.
I had one more question. Can any small amount of alcohol worsen my injury? The reason why I ask is a couple of weeks ago I had one drink the night before and the next morning I had worse swelling and some pain came back. Is there a correlation? I’ve been avoiding it now in case that was the culprit.
Great, thanks! I appreciate all of your responses and getting back to me so promptly. It shows how much you really care about others health and well being.
I am 17 and a while ago at work i bent over super quick to pick something up from a low area and suddenly i heard something pop by my lower back and as soon as i went to go back up i had the biggest pain on my lower left side of my back, it was super quick and went away and didn’t think anything of it then the next day it hurt to get out of bed, bend over, and when i go back up the stairs
If I were you I would schedule an appointment to see a Chiropractor for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Here is a link to a video that may provide you useful information. Lumbar Spine Sprain/Strain th-cam.com/video/vbUTTTwJWg4/w-d-xo.html
Every started with a sudden contraction that left my IO tense for a couple of weeks (playing baseball). A week later I came back and with a strong swing while batting I felt like a rubber band cracking, painful line hell; I had to stop for 3 weeks. I went back and the same happened. 3 more weeks and still feels sore every time I try to swing. Now I can throw but the mild pain keeps me in fear hurt myself again. My performance went down, I'm not the same. I will take longer brake and follow your advices Dr. Ozello.
If I were you I would see a medical professional to get examination, imaging, diagnosis & treatment program. Here is a link to a playlist of videos I made that may contain useful information. th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html When stretching, move into the stretch slowly , hold a mild comfortable stretch & move out of the stretch slowly. All exercises should be performed through a pain free range of motion. If an exercises elicits or intensifies symptoms, skip that exercise & use a viable substitute.
Hey doc I’m pretty sure I have this injury right now, I did it while lifting weights and playing basketball right now pain is kind of severe hurts to breath and even speak sometimes, any movement I do gives me sharp pain I have even been taking pain medication because of how bad it feels which I usually don’t do, I’m pretty sure it’s an internal oblique strain and I have been feeling this pain for 5-6 days now,my question is when should I start stretching it out and how do I go about handling this issue also when do you think this pain will at least start to go down?
If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation and treatment. I would request soft tissue imaging to rule out a muscle tear. If no tear is present I would start very gentle stretching exercises. Holding a mild comfortable stretch and moving through a pain free range of motion. Pain intensity and duration depends on severity of injury.
Hi doctor. Strained my oblique twice while golfing a week apart. The 2nd time was painful could not play after 1 shot. What should my next course of action be? Been just resting and icing. Seek doctor and/or chiro/physio opinion?
Is there low recovery rate for this injury? I may have strained mine yesterday doing rows. Going with the weight I would do on an olympic bar to one-handed variant, I twisted at the top while holding the valsalva and felt the small burn around my lowest rib. I didn't feel anything the rest of the day, but I feel the inflammation in the area constantly this morning, and tenderness if i move wrong, twist, cough or laugh. Does this sound like an oblique issue?
It is possible that you strained an oblique. If I were you I would see a medical professional who specializes in sports injuries to get an evaluation & proper diagnosis. This will help set you in the correct recovery path.
Hello Doctor, I am writing you from India. It seems I strained my Obliques while doing a Russian Oblique twist during an exercise session. Its been 3 weeks now and my pain is not fully gone. it is in my right side just above my thigh area. I am sometimes able to do slight stretching, but sometimes that aggravates the pain. I was planning to start swimming. can I do swimming now or should I wait till I am sure it is fully healed
Ow I have so many questions. When you diagnosis a oblique strain don't you need imaging done to diagnosis the severity and in some cases is surgery required? And I've had this injury for about 24hrs now, im fairly certain its an oblique strain but if I had to pin point the location it would be right over my spleen. Given my time frame I should be able to rule out a spleen injury at this point seeing how I have not had an bloody urine or nausea / sickness ?
Hello Mistermeanah. Thanks for the questions. Imaging is helpful but not required to diagnose an oblique strain & the severity. Surgery is rarely required. A spleen injury can not be completely ruled out but it is not likely considering your mechanism of injury & the absence of the symptoms you described in the last sentence of your questions.
Haven't worked out in a while..I did hard core contractions with out letting go and extended my legs straight out while still holding my stomach in forcefully for reps..now I have major pain and swelling on my hip where it attaches..I can barely walk it hurt on deep breaths when I cough or hiccup ..pain is threw the roof where pain pills not working..is this signs of sprain or tear..it's been 2 weeks and this pain is still major smh
The duration and intensity of the symptoms is a sign of injury. Most likely a severe strain but it is impossible for me to give you a proper diagnosis. If I were you I would consult a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation and treatment.
Thank you Doctor. I knew it. I now have a malpractice & misdiagnoses as Concentra stated my injuries were lumbar when they are not. I specifically told them my left side & waist are strained & sprained as well as have my left bottom rib to latissimus dorsi injured You just stated all I am & have been feeling. Thank you
You're welcome. Here is another video that may provide you additional useful information. Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Thank you. I have every symptom you've named. I am 59 years old and was doing oblique and core exercises to get in better shape.
You're welcome. This video should be helpful in your recovery. Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
I have had so much pain on my left abdominal muscles. Went to my internist and I got a pain pill, but it doesn’t help. Had a CT scan which was unremarkable. What you are saying in this video makes sense.
If I were you, I would schedule to see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment. Here is a link to a video that may provide you useful information.
Oblique Muscle Strain Rehabilitation th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Please let me know if you have any questions,
My fantasy football running back has an oblique injury that’s why I’m here 😂
Thanks for watching. Good luck in your fantasy league. Who is your player with the oblique strain?
I constantly feel like I’m being punched in the kidneys. The slightest movement takes my breath away. This is agony.
Here is a link to a video I made that may provide you useful information: Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
@@drdozellodc thanks very much.
@@ninatolchinsky5193 You're welcome
Hi Dr
Symptoms:
ive had lower left abdominal pain a day after doing kickboxing workouts.
Diagnosis:
My GP did a physical examination and said it was outer abdominal mucsle pain, i was releived that it wasnt a ventral hernia (Ive read about these online) but 4 days later the pain was still here... now im getting worried. so i investigate further...
Further self research:
Then thank God... i started thinking back... i was doing a lot of front kicks (body height) in my workout which involves: quickly lifting the left knee to stomach high, then thrusting the bottom of the foot forward and THEN retracting the foot just as quickly. So i thought the knee lift, and then retraction of kick, both times maybe it triggers the Psoas muscle a lot?
Healing:
Today is the 6th day with pain, so i finally decided to try some left psoas stretches. Lie down on back, let the back have a bit of a natural arch, knees pointing to the roof, feet flat on floor, and breathing in and out deeply, letting the abdomen pressure massage the psoas.
Then put my left leg out without touching floor, and SLOWLY pull the leg up with knees bent, then slowly let down whilst straightening leg (do not touch floor), im assuming this would give a lovely psoas stretch and then let it drop and relax for a min and repeat.
Symptoms HIGHLY reduced:
reduced pain in lower left abdomen: when coughing, sneezing and pushing in the bathroom
Final Diagnosis:
So IF... my symptoms keep getting better from now with these daily stretches... i think ive successfully self diagnosed a psoas strain right? :D
If I were you I would continue to stretch the psoas muscle .
@@drdozellodc Thanks DR yeah ive been stretching after waking and before sleepng. hoping it stimulates recovery
You're welcome
Thank you, I believe I injured my external oblique trying to dive right in to using an ab roller vigorously.
Confusing the matter though I got bloodwork done around the same time and my cholesterol / liver came back with high results. I was also freaking myself out thinking that the pain may be from my appendix.
Both of those ruled out this seems much more likely (aside from needing to better my diet..) but reading some of the possible liver or appendix reasons for pain, a muscle injury in this region seems much more the culprit.
Kind of bummed since snowboarding season is right around the corner, but hopefully a visit to a PT or chiro can get me fixed up before too long, plus- reading what else it could be with some of the organs near that region of pain relieved if it is “just this”
Thank you for the info.
You're welcome. Here is a link to a video I made that may be helpful.
Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
How are you feeling now?
Thank you! Clearly explained. How about a drawing of the two groups?
You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback. Here is a link to a playlist of my videos regarding the Obliques. There is an anatomy video with a description and illustrations of the muscles. th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
Do you still work in Las Vegas?
Yes
Please let me know if you have any questions or if you are interested in scheduling an appointment for treatment.
Hi doctor, Im a 16 year old boy from sweden. I bealive i have a external oblique strain. It hurts when i sleep on my side. do you know what i should do to make it stop hurting when i run and sleep?
Here is a playlist of my videos that may be helpful. th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
I have this for the 5 months I got it from the oblique twister machine.
I did ultrasound but they didn't find anything.
If I were you I would start performing slow movements through a symptom free range of motion. Then gradually progress to static stretches through a symptom free range of motion. I would perform isometric contractions of the core muscles to build strength and endurance.
I’ve been suffering with this for years (age 15 to now 32) & just found out what it actually is. I honestly thought it due to my bulging disc. It impacts my daily life. So much pain and I’m sick of it 😮💨
How do I start to heal this at home?
Here is a video that should provide you useful information Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Very useful information, thankyou. I feel I have done this exact injury while doing a big number of burpees ect. This has been sore for around six weeks now but I've continued to train unbeknownst that it might actually be an oblique strain as I've had issues with my back at the same height as the oblique. Your thoughts please sir
An oblique strain can occur from "doing too much too soon" and inadequate rest & recovery between workouts. If I were you I would concentrate on stretching and other recovery techniques to rehab the injury. Here is a playlist of videos I made that may be helpful th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
Great video and thank you . I really believe I injured my right oblique last week overdoing a core exercise . I went to the ER they found a tiny stone in my right kidney and assumed that was the trouble since it’s on the same side .
I went to a urologist and he felt it was to small to cause that type of pain/ swelling and spasms that where a curing . So at this point I am 100% it’s a badly sprained oblique , how do I allow this thing to heal without living on 800mg Motrin every 8 hours ? I am almost 60 and was trying to get in better shape but did way to much obliviously .😔
As soar as I am would coming in to get therapy help? . It’s tough to walk upright to be honest until the pill kicks in .
Thank you
Eric
You're welcome and thank you for the compliments on the video. I am sending you links to two exercises that I would start to do if I would you.
Supine Pelvic Tilt th-cam.com/video/mWj5BzRU2jI/w-d-xo.html
Supine Stomach Vacuums th-cam.com/video/GSEA3-ThqXA/w-d-xo.html
Here is a playlist of my videos that may be helpful th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
Are you pro bowler Eric Forkel? Lol. I’m watching this video because I believe I strained mine while bowling.
Please let me know if you have any questions
Can I ask a question, I did not train the oblique muscle from the beginning, and when I started practicing the oblique board exercise, I had strange symptoms, which are abdominal swelling without pain in the oblique and bloating, poor digestion and gases that have not subsided so far, despite leaving the oblique exercise, did I weigh because of this exercise. Can it be cured
If I were you, I would schedule to see a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Registered Dietitian to help eliminate the source of your symptoms and to prevent recurrences.
I just injured myself bending to pick something off the floor! I got such a shock and pain
If I were you I would schedule to see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. I would also perform mild stretching exercises through a symptom free range of motion. Move into the stretch slowly and hold a mild, comfortable stretch.
@@drdozellodc ok thwnk you so much .. its not too bad now. I'll start with stretching. Thanks!
@@JesusistheOnlyWay222 You're welcome. Please let me know if you have any further questions.
I have had side pain (tender just below ribs on back) for months now and have been doctors several times and still unsure of what's wrong. I'm a dog walker and have multiple dogs on each arm and sometimes they pull, as its my job I'm unable to take time off to rest. What can you suggest please?
Here is a link to a video I made that may provide you useful information on how to rehab an Oblique Muscle Strain.
Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Hello I suspect I may have turn the muscle it is really painful when I try to rotate to my side and turn I was wondering how long will this last it’s been a couple days
In most cases an oblique muscle strain has a long recovery period.
Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Hey Doc
Can the obliques or abs muscles get a strain from hyperventilating due to severe trauma and emotional stress? Ever since the altercation my right oblique or ab is so tight and not at all like the left side. During the hyperventilating I felt a very hard severe pulling inside next to my hip. I have very strong abs usually but ever since I can’t really use my core anymore without heavy pain on the right side. I do suffer from ehlers danlos so I’m super overmobile. I can’t really workout like that atm so I am super worried. How can I fix this ? I’ve been resting and stretching for 3 weeks already hoping I’d get better but it won’t
Thanks for the question. A severe contraction of any type can be a contributing factor to a muscle strain. Here is a link to my video Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Doctor.. I'm located in Mexico and I have seen multiple doctors. chiropractors.. you name it.. I have pain in the right side of my neck, shoulder, arm combined with numbness. If i'm sitting down my body shifts to the right side... kinda like it collapses and I have moderate pain which can be big sometimes.
now why is this relevant with this video? well one thing I have felt during all this years is that when stretching, my oblique muscle has very short range motion and it doesn't progress as i stretch and it's very tender. since my major pain is around my ribcage and above the hip.. I started ti think that it might be an issue of oblique strain... hopefully you can take the time to respond as I have been with this pain for over 5 years and i'm really tired of not having a normal life :(
Hello Jose. Thanks for watching & thanks for the question. It sounds like you have several conditions. If I were you I would get an MRI of my Cervical spine to determine the source of the neck, shoulder & arm numbness. I would also get imaging done to determine if a torn oblique muscle is present.
@@drdozellodc I appreciate your response doctor :) I will definitely follow your instructions.. now if i don't get anything done here.. I Would like to go visit you. I'm located in Hermosillo Sonora Mexico which is about a 10 hours drive to Las Vegas (not too far in my opinion)
Hi Jose. Please keep me updated on your condition & feel free to contact me with further questions.
Hi, Doctor. I'm hoping you're still replying to comments/ questions on this video: Are _strains_ and _spasms_ the same thing, or rather, are spasms the result of strains?
I've been experiencing _spasms_ on both sides of my trunk, in the area that seems to border the serratus and oblique muscles. These spams are mostly triggered when I'm at the gym, but some instances have occurred when simply sitting still:
1) Engage in _pulling_ actions, e.g. lat pull-downs on the machine, as well as when pulling in a horizontal angle, even with little to no weight, as when I'm warming up with rubber resistance bands. Oddly, no spasms occur when I'm on the Concept 2 rower.
2) When performing sit-ups/ crunches. The latest episode occurred after I had performed sit-ups focusing on the negative end of the movement. Not long after I reached the floor to rest, both sides started going into spams, eventually cramping up...... I could not even roll to one either side to attempt to get off of the floor. .... It took about 20 minutes of heavy breathing/ breath-holding to wait out the pain before I was able to roll and get up.
Thanks for your time.
Thanks for the question. Strains & spasms are not the same thing. Spasm can occur for many reasons & a muscle strain is one of them. If I were you I would try changing my routine & eliminating any exercises that elicit or intensify symptoms. Here are links to several exercises I would start with.
Isometric Scapular Retractions th-cam.com/video/QZDtipko4m0/w-d-xo.html
Serratus Anterior Stretching th-cam.com/video/Om257fafj9s/w-d-xo.html
Serratus Anterior Stretching Part 2 th-cam.com/video/NzhyiRylDys/w-d-xo.html
Pelvic Tilt th-cam.com/video/mWj5BzRU2jI/w-d-xo.html
Hello, I am hoping you can help guide me, it is hard to find a doctor who deals with this or even diagnoses it. I have tried. To make a long story as short as possible I was allowed to be severely distended for 3 months because of a hernia. I looked 9 months pregnant. I distended on January 6th and eventually began to wear an abdominal binder mid-February. My abdominal muscles failed on March 29th. I finally had my hernia repaired on May 15th but no one deals with my abdominal muscle issues. My PCP does not know how to image them and he has no clue. I just started with a Physical Therapist who says my fascia is all glued together but does not know how to image to see how much damage was done on both sides. I had worked myself up to being able to be upright for short periods of time and then rest. I was an unproductive upright person as I was unable to do anything. I hope that makes sense. I became impatient and when the horses went through an electric fence on August 13th, I so wanted to fix things and took the weedeater out to the pasture and tried to find areas of grass that would be grounding out the fence. My husband warned me that this was the one thing that could injure me the most and yet I was pig headed and lasted for less than 45 minutes of intermittent using the weedeater. It landed me on the couch for more than 6+ days and then when I was finally able to start getting up, my right hip rotated and moved up when I went for my first appointment with the PT and she was assessing me. I know it is from the weak/injured/non-existent abdominal muscles and the pain on both sides is in the external oblique direction of hands in pockets. I am extremely discouraged. Trying to keep my hip in place, doing exercises to strengthen and put the hip back into alignment, and she is working on keeping my entire body from being tight in places. It is like we are chasing things, but I am not getting better. I see a GI doctor at the U of W on Thursday and they told me that he does abdominal muscles (I am very doubtful), It is a 3 hour drive for us and travel in the car is hard on me. My husband has to take the day off from work and then the whole day is wasted. I would like to know what kind of imaging to ask for if this doctor does not do abdominal muscles. My PCP said it is hard to image the abdomen because of respiration but no one has offered ultrasound or anything else. In all this time, the surgeon who did the hernia surgery did not know what to do with me, so made this appointment for me and I have waited 3 more months. My PCP does not know anything and in my small town, I don't know that they would know how to do proper imaging or have anyone able to read it. At the U of W, they should have someone. If the GI doctor does not know what he is doing, I want to ask him for specific imaging and then an appointment with someone who does...very quickly as everything I have learned is that this is not an injury that should be allowed to linger. If the PCP had sent me for hernia surgery in February, I would not be dealing with this. I feel like I am an anomoly in that most oblique injuries occur from sports, not from the abdomen being severely distended for three months before muscle failure. I don't really understand what occurs in muscle failure, I just know how it disabled me and that I am a nonproductive part of society that is in pain and I know that it is not nerve pain and will not do a Tapp-block or take nerve pain meds as that is not the problem. The inablity to move due to muscle weakness, ride in the car, bend over, having the weed eater cause such severe pain and disabilty after 5 months of rest, no lifting, no carrying, I cannot do anything and it fatigues me to be upright even in sitting. I hope you can point me in the right direction as coming to Nevada is out of the question. Making it to Seattle is difficult enough. Thank you in advance and God bless you for talking about such injuries.
Hello Terri. Thanks for watching my video. Thanks for the detailed information and for asking a question. I am sorry to hear about your injury. Hopefully, the information I supply is helpful. Imaging the abdominal muscles is difficult but If I were you I would request an MRI & Ultrasound. These tests will help determine the location & the exact of your injuries. Here is a link to an acute sports related injury where they discuss imaging for an oblique muscle injury. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5159636/
Your injury is long standing so most likely your recovery will be long & slow. It sounds like your PT is on the correct path. Your rehab routine is dependent on your imaging results. If I were you I would start with very mild isometric contractions of the abdominal muscles for two seconds while in a supine position. One to four reps every other day.This is a good starting point & you can progress very gradually.
Hello doctor I am in my third or fourth day since I strain my oblique it's getting better but my question is is it okay to do leg presses are these two muscles muscle groups non-associated
The oblique muscles attach to the pelvis so leg press may aggravate your symptoms.
How many days it will take to recover sir..
Lying down is very difficult for even wake up..
A severe oblique strain may take months to completely recover.
I've had an internal oblique strain for several years now and I can't pin it down to a certain exercise or moment, it seems to always be there no matter how much I rest. Pain medication hasn't helped. Do you have any advice?
If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in Sports Injuries for evaluation and treatment. I would ask for imaging such as an MRI to determine if a tear is present.
so my son just got a trampoline and has been learning flips, he says he has a sharp pain under his left rib when he jumps, it may be his obligues, any advice?
Hi Boonk. Thanks for the question. I recommend you take your son for an evaluation & treatment by a Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in sports medicine.
Mine feels week and when I touch it sore. Been over a week now is that normal please
Thanks for the question. Weakness and tenderness is not normal. If I were you I would try performing slow static stretching for the oblique muscles. I would move into the stretch very slowly and hold a mild comfortable stretch. Then move out of the stretch slowly. If an exercise or stretch elicits or intensifies symptoms stop immediately.
Does anybody else’s hurt when they walk
An oblique muscle strain can cause symptoms with many everyday activities.
If I try to stand perfectly upright it hurts
@@endeavour5316 I have the same issue on my left. I have been in constant pain for almost 5 months and the doctors say it’s muscular pain. It hurts with even sitting down on a chair
@@nileshruda6222 have you found a solution 🥺
@@nileshruda6222 Me too!!! Did you ever get better.
Built Up to 300 pushups and 10 min plank 4 ta 5 days a week for past 6 months .. One morning pushups made noticeable dull pain in lower right side of abdomen.. Not painful just enough to be noticeable.. Whats the best recovery for workout type strains?
Hi J Smith. Great question. If I were you I would start by performing a mild comfortable stretch to reduce muscle tension. If pain persists or intensifies I would seek professional treatment for evaluation, diagnosis & treatment. When you return to training I would add variety to the workout by targeting the spine, glutes & posterior shoulders.
Thanks for the great info. My injury occurred 5 days ago while golfing. Got worse the first couple days, but pain (typically when I take a few breathe) has slowly gone away each day. When do you recommend it is safe begin core training or playing golf again?
Great question. If I were you I would start by performing slow moving range of motion exercises through a symptom free range of motion then slowly progress to static stretches. When my range of motion is full and symptom free I would begin isometric strengthening exercises and practicing my golf swing.
@@drdozellodc thank you for the quick response!!!
You're welcome
Greetings Dr. Ozello. Maybe you can help me.
I had a core injury recently which prevented me from working the core for a few months (happened while doing leg presses on a machine that was too upright. I still don't know what exactly was injured, but it was extremely painful and debilitating.) I've recently been able to resume core exercise, however about a week ago I was working my obliques, and I felt something like a strain, right where the right external (or internal) oblique meets the ribs. It is a dull pain that exacerbates if I try to stretch the right side. I stopped core work to allow for recovery, and the pain has gone away. Then last night while sleeping I went to turn and felt a prickly pain along the lower ribs (sometimes on both sides of the ribs when I sleep face up and stretch my rib cage). It feels akin to tearing a piece of paper very slowly.
I take it my core fascia is weak after all those months of inactivity and it tears slightly every time I over stretch it, but I would like to hear your thoughts.
To summarize,
1)Are oblique injuries at the rib joint common?
2) Are fascia tears (what I THINK those prickly pains along the rib are) common during stretching and recovery and something I just need to go through on my road to recovery?
Thank you so very much for your time. It has been about 5 really frustrating months
Hello Tony. Oblique strains can cause pain along the entire length of the muscle, near the ribs, where the muscles attach to the ribs & where they originate. When you stretch always move into the stretch slowly, hold a mild comfortable stretch & move through a pain free range of motion.
@@drdozellodc Thank you very much Dr.
You're welcome
I have pain on my lower level oblique area and I have been working out a lot more lately then I shallowford would and I don't stretch and it's the worst when u go to the restroom I went to the doctor for this pain last year and she said it was period coming on symptoms and came me Ibuprofen but now my period is no where near and it's back
Any suggestions?
If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation & treatment. Here is a playlist of videos I made that may contain helpful information. th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
If an exercise or stretch elicits or intensifies symptoms or does not feel quite right, stop immediately & find a viable substitute that does not elicits or intensify symptoms. Move into a stretch slowly, hold a mild comfortable stretch & move out of the stretch slowly.
Can you define a "long recovery period" (roughly)? What stretches can someone do for this?
Here is a link to an oblique stretch that may be helpful th-cam.com/video/mAauEUQqQyA/w-d-xo.html
If I were you I would start with very mild stretching. Move into the stretch slowly, hold a mild comfortable stretch. If a stretch elicits or intensifies symptoms, stop immediately & find a viable substitute.
Oblique strains may take longer to completely recover because the oblique are used in a large number of motions & positions, therefore they are almost constantly being used.
Hey doctor I'm currently having pain from my rib cage and sometimes shooting up beneath my shoulder on my right side which is my pitching arm for baseball do you possibly know what this could be?
I'm also having some right side chest pain
Very good question. It is impossible for me to give you a proper diagnosis. It can be a multitude of conditions including a strain of the pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, serratus anterior or teres major. If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in sports injuries to get a proper diagnosis and proper rehabilitation program.
If I were you I would start by performing very mild stretches for the chest muscles. Move into the stretch slowly & hold a mild comfortable stretch. If a stretch elicits or intensifies symptoms, stop that stretch immediately. Here are links to videos that may be helpful.
Chest Muscle Stretching - Supine th-cam.com/video/m7BH-_uJqbM/w-d-xo.html
Chest Muscle Stretching - Standing th-cam.com/video/ADaCK3fWjK0/w-d-xo.html
Supine Anterior Ribcage & Chest Stretch th-cam.com/video/Z159PeD8O6k/w-d-xo.html
Hello doctor I have been doing physical therapy for a muscle strain and I was able to finally get back to running some and on one run I had sharp pains in that spot and through the next few days to now it has gotten much worse. I can lean over and feel it and it is tender and feels like a knot. Is that part of the strain that I might of injured that part.
I also was wondering can that pain radiate to the hip and groin? I lay in bed and can feel the muscle aching dull pain too...
Most likely, you over did it & re-aggravated the strain. If I were you I would ease back into my workout by increasing intensity in very small calculated increments.
does weak obliques cause lower back pain?
Yes, weakness in the oblique may contribute to low back pain.
Thank You for the information , I’m a Football Quarterback and I’m a right handed thrower and it happened on my left side heard a pop , how long do u think I have to rest in order to start throwing again ?
If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation & treatment. I would start my rehab with slow range of motion exercises, progress in small calculated increments to stretching, then strengthening exercises, followed by throwing specific exercises.
Here is a playlist of my videos that may be helpful th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
Hello sir, I am 12 and I tried to run some distance for the first time in sometime and the oblique strain, I think, has happened. It has hurted for about five days and I would love an advice from a doctor. Is it strange if sometimes, breathing deeply in causes pain. I hope you read this and reply, your video is very helpful thank you so much.
In some cases deep breathing can intensify symptoms of an oblique strain.
Hello! Greetings Doctor Ozello. I have been exercising for about 4months in my indoors. But a week ago after my exercises session I feel like a pulling sensation on the middle area of my right side abdomen. I can't pin the exact pain location but it's not like a pain but rather like a tickling one and as I stretch around I feel the same sensation on the back of my lower ribcage area. I feel this sensation wile standing or laying down. But while sitting I don't feel much of that pain or say the ticklish sensation. FYI I've been working to reduce my stubborn belly fat. I would be very grateful to you if you kindly help with some of your valuable suggestions Doc.
If I were you I would see a medical professional for evaluation to rule out a serious pathology.
Thanks for the suggestions Doc. So doesn't seem like a muscle injury to you with my stated symptoms?
You're welcome
Hello. Thank you for this video! Is there a way to tell the difference between an external oblique or high hip flexor injury? Three weeks ago I did an at-home workout that involved sit-ups, Russian twists, and active hip mobility stretches. The next morning my whole right front/back side was sore, along with noticing the feel of a lump that seems to be attached to my lower right rib on the front side. It has yet to go away. I went to see a chiropractor for a separate issue w/my foot and told him about it. Although he did not examine it, he thought it may be scar tissue formation? May I ask what your thoughts are? Is that something to be concerned about and/or will the lump/scar tissue go away on its own? Thanks in advance!
Hi Cristen. Excellent question. If I were you I would return to the Chiropractor. I would explain the injury to him in detail & ask him to do an examination of the injury & ask if imaging is necessary.
Dr Donald A Ozello DC Thank you! I will ask him next time I go in for my foot.
You're welcome
@@cristenirene How did it go are you okay?
do the obliques wrap around the back and attach to the iliac crest?
Hi Trango. Here are the origins & insertions of the internal obliques & external obliques, Internal Oblique
- Origin: Lumbar fascia, anterior aspect of iliac crest & inguinal ligament.
Insertion: Superiorly on 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th costal cartilages & along the linea alba.
External Oblique -
Origin: External surfaces of ribs 5-12.
Insertion: Broad flat aponeurosis, terminating at the linea alba, anterior iliac spine, pubic tubercle & external lip of the anterior half of the iliac crest.
Two Minutes of Anatomy: Internal & External Obliques th-cam.com/video/Exs2zGlVMMU/w-d-xo.html
Part of the internal obliques originate on the anterior aspect of the iliac crest
Can ab strains affect stomach
Many times, using the restroom increases pain of an abdominal muscle strain or an oblique muscle strain.
@@drdozellodc thanks
You're welcome
Lately I’ve been having pain in my upper left abdomen right under the rib should I be concerned.
If the symptoms increase with movement it can be part of the oblique strain.
thanks you ,much appreciated.
You're welcome. Here is a link to another video I made that should provide you useful information. Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Dr Donald A Ozello DC
My question is that I feel blank near my left Rib cage and when I am inhaling or exhaling I'm feeling incomplete at that part, I did most of my medical check up and I have regular constipation from that time when I started to feel this blank, what should I do and I didn't went to a Sports Doc. ?
If I were you I would see a doctor who specializes in Sports Medicine.
@@drdozellodc Thanks for reply, I'll consider your words and sure go for Sports Doc.
You're welcome
@@drdozellodc I hope you are doing good there, Doc. I have a question, there any possibilities that while doing exercise or some type of lifting large intestine can dislocate from its position?
Hi Shubham. Good question. sorry, but I do not the answer.
Is it normal to have some groin pain when this muscle is strained ?
Hi Micky. Thanks for the question. Pain in the front of the pelvis may occur with an oblique strain. Pain in the front of the pelvis and/or pain in the groin can be several different conditions. I recommend you see a medical professional for evaluation & treatment.
@@drdozellodc I have seen my doctor who sent me to a physiotherapist, I am British and under the NHS, unfortunately over the years it has gone downhill, it can take weeks for an appointment and then you are on the clock, doctor 10 mins, physio 20 mins, the physio just asked me a few questions then said it's probably a muscel strain and would take about 10 to twelve weeks to fix itself, that was it, decided now to go private.
Hi Micky. I am glad to hear you saw a medical professional for an evaluation. That should help to rule out a more serious pathology. I recommend you start rehab immediately. Start with light stretching & range of motion exercises.
Here is a playlist of videos I made that will provide you with helpful information th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
Please feel free to contact me with any question & please keep me updated on your progress.
How long will I be out of sports for with this
Hi Darragh. Thanks for watching my video & thanks for the question. It is a great question, unfortunately it is almost impossible for me to answer. There are many factors which determine the length of recovery time of an oblique strain. I have seen very mild strains take 2-3 weeks and I have seen severe strains several months to properly recover. I apologize for not being able to give you a specific time frame. I recommend that you err on the conservative side for your return to activity/sport. Make sure that you are completely recovered from your injury & make your body is completely prepared to return. This will help lower the risk of a recurrence & will help lower the risk of an injury to another area that is carrying a large workload because your oblique muscle is not completed recovered. Best of luck in your recovery & please feel free to contact me with any further questions.
Dr Donald A Ozello DC thanks for the reply much appreciated one more question, is it normal for me to fell a stabbing like pain when I run or twist left or right? This injury only happend to me over the weekend durning a game.
Do you mean a stabbing type pain in the injured oblique muscle? The obliques function to help bend & rotate the trunk so there can be pain present then you bend or twist. They also function to stabilize the trunk so pain can occur when running.
I recommend you see a medical professional to get an evaluation, proper diagnosis & treatment.
@@darraghoconnor4706 footballers need to hear this
Yup i got that injury
Please keep me updated on your recovery
I'm suffering right now!!
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Oh disc golf
The repetitive rotation of disc golf can contribute to the development of an oblique muscle strain.
Thank you for the video I pulled mine doing a ab workout and it’s been a whole week hurting😕 any things I can do to recover? And when I add a ice pack it kinda hurts what does that mean ?
Same here, I can only sleep on one side and I can’t bend sideways
Same thing here. It's extremely painful
@@kyooda90me too!!! How long did it take for your stomach muscle to heal.
@@worldwidesports4k it took me 3 weeks to be able to work again
Did it feel like a throbbing pain
I sneezed today while in a bent position and it felt like my rib popped and punctured me internally. It was a violent sneeze and I instantly went down to the ground in pain. It’s hard to pinpoint an exact location but I have pain in my lower side and it wraps around to part of my back. Im 95% sure it’s an oblique strain and I’m so bummed that one stupid sneeze will now cost me weeks of rehabilitation.
If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic to get my spine and ribcage adjusted. A rib subluxation (Rib out of place) can cause pain throughout the entire rib.
hey doctor. how are ya. please I hope you really help me with my injury. story short, I am an intermediate bodybuilder and i had an oblique strain after doing Russian twist with weights two years ago and i had stopped lifting weights since then. now I am on comeback to build my body again but unfortunately I still feel some symptoms of the strain during the day like tightness and discomfort feeling around that area especially when I go to work and start typing on my computer this tightness gets a little intense and it's really bothering. and thank god there is no pain at all even when I'm doing my weight training exercise only this tightness which sometimes pops out of nowhere . please tell me if there is certain starches or exercises which help me recovering completely. I know I'm late and I didn't seek help early and only that because I don't have doctors or experts in sport injuries around my area. sorry for this long story but really i Need some help.
Thankx
Hello Asem Moqbel. Congratulations on your bodybuilding success. Thank you for watching my video & for the excellent question. I'm glad to hear that you are recovering from your oblique strain. Here is a link to the playlist I developed of my video that go along with the oblique strain video. th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
It is extremely difficult to recommend the exact stretches that you need but three general stretches that may help are: Fitball Oblique stretch, Pull-up Bar hanging Traction & a standing stretch.
Fitball Oblique Stretch th-cam.com/video/SO5lGCay4-4/w-d-xo.html
Pull-up Bar Hanging Traction th-cam.com/video/9GUjXH6Le9s/w-d-xo.html&feature=player_embedded
Pull-up Bar Hanging Traction (This video has low volume) th-cam.com/video/z9FaLljVQiw/w-d-xo.html
Thanks a ton for this information. I strained my right oblique last year while trying to strengthen my core (to unload my hurting back). Now it just keeps coming back every time I work out.
The pain is not that bad and no damage can be seen by ultrasound. Can you please give me some example exercises I can use to slowly build up the strength?
You're welcome. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Hi Jocke Here is a playlist of my videos that may be helpful. There are stretches & strengthening exercise. Stretching - Move into the stretch slowly & hold a mild comfortable stretch. Strengthening - Start at your current level, progress very slowly, work through a pain-free range of motion. If a specific exercises elicits or intensifies symptoms then skip that exercise. th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
Dr Donald A Ozello DC thank you for your reply! I’ll definitely watch all of them.
What do you think about massaging the aching part of the muscle? It tends to hurt after I’ve massaged it for a bit, but my theory is that a massage will rip apart weaker parts of the muscle, while keeping the stronger ones.
Hi Jocke. Thanks for subscribing. If you do massage use mild pressure & work along the course of the muscle fibers.
Dr Donald A Ozello DC thank you! Mind me asking another non-related question? I’ve suffered from lower back pain for 1.5 years now. I’m only 26 yo, quite fit and active.
I’ve seen many doctors and chiropractors, non of which can find any wrong with me. I’ve done an MRI-scan, which showed nothing bad.
My back seems to take over too much work load and it’s always stiff. Also my knee-jerk reflex doesn’t seem to work - that might be related to my pain, I don’t know.
The doctors say I’m fit, so they can’t figure out why my back is so stiff. I know this is quite the long shot to ask over TH-cam, but I’m getting desperate. Thanks a lot!
Very helpful and very professional thank you, Doctor.
Thank you for watching my video & thank you for the compliment. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Im not sure if this is what I just did. It’s killing me. It’s been a week of hellish pain. Can’t stop crying today especially with a massive load of college homework. 😰 but I don’t play sports?
Oblique strains can be very painful. Here is a playlist of my videos with additional information that may be helpful th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
@@drdozellodc Hello csn that muscle cause pain in the lower abdominal? I'm getting pain from back to front adominal only movement, otherwise no pain.
@@worldwidesports4k Yes, The location of the symptoms you described can be from an oblique muscle strain.
@@drdozellodc ok thank you for the fast reply, no more swelling, it's been a few weeks already, no pain just a little pain with certain movement, but I'm still gonna get it checked out, thank you.
@@worldwidesports4k You're welcome
Hey is it possible that a prolonged stomach bloating (4-5 days) can cause oblique strains?
Because right now im currently experience a painful muscle strain on my right side external oblique, its even influencing my leg and my knees feel like somebody keeps pinching them. And I am sure that before I started having sensations of strain on my right oblique I was suffering with some sort of an ulcer or a gastritis that causes my stomach to bloat everytime I eat. It is very alarming knowing how weak my back muscles really are relative to my size and weight and not to mention in my family I am the only one plagued with frequent stomach issues.
If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in Nutrition or a Registered Dietitian to help with my nutritional strategies. Here is a playlist of my Nutrition videos th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17BkZHsAvimi2CxbelGUTnyr6.html
You can olso make your own research on obliques on wilipedia they are helping to beathe,gomiting,and move
I was wondering which muscle was hurting in my lower back and side body. Just found out, thanks to this video !!👌
You're welcome. Glad to hear the video was helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions.
@@drdozellodc Hello I have a question? How will a person know when your oblique muscles are healed from a minor strain. Thanks.
@@worldwidesports4k There needs to be full pain free range of active, passive and resisted motions.
How long did it take you to recover.
I have strain from last 6 months..my lower ribs muscles are swollen. It's extremely painful..what should I do?
If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Here is a link to a video that may provide you useful information - Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for your informative video Sir, Could you tell how long does it take to recover form this injury ? How much amount of period we can expect to heal ?
Recovery time depends on severity. I would saw on average it take two to three months.
Hey doctor , I've been having pain in my lower left side abdomen they say I had and abdominal wall strain but my muscle gets swollen and I have pain coming from it , I do ironworking and taking the stairs is that bad for that, what should I do ?
If I were you, I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic as soon as possible for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Here is a link to a video that will provide you useful information, Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the information. Do you think it can happen due to a dog pulling? My dog is about 75 lbs and jolts out when he sees another animal. I had a ct scan done today with and the dr. ruled out appendicitis. She thinks it’s a muscle strain. All I can think of is my dog pulling me. 🤷🏽♀️ thanks!
Yes, a strong pull of the arm can cause muscle injury.
Well I must be stuffed, I was doing heavy lat pulldowns and felt painful pinch in the left lower part of my back , and now it hurts bad if I cough or sneaze , I'm fucked
Hi F.O. Do you have a question?
@@drdozellodc hi i have a question if you sit for a period of time and you are slouching over on your stomach can it cause pain in your stomach muscles
I was using an abductor machine for my hips and my back was pinch, i was hunched for new years lolllll
If I were you, I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Here is a video that will provide you useful information Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks for the great info! What is your experience in treating sports hernias? In what % of patiens do you think surgery is neccessary? Have this for 5 months now and still hurts...
You're welcome. Thanks for the great question. Sports Hernia is a nickname for Athletic Pubalgia. This condition usually takes a long time to heal. If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic whose specializes in Sports Injuries for evaluation and treatment. I would request an MRI to confirm diagnosis. Surgery is an option for cases which do not respond to conservative care. I can not give an percentage.
When this injury occurs is it always on the opposite side or can it be the same side of use. I’m right handed, after boxing and kicking the bag with my right leg I felt like my right oblique felt like a sore muscle. Not debilitating just achy/ sore. I didn’t really stretch before starting and threw a lot of powerful punches and kicks from my right side. Thank you!
Hi Derek. An oblique strain is more common on the opposite side but can occur on either side.
@@drdozellodc Ok, thank you for the reply!
You're welcome.
This is interesting , I have a pain in my left side and it can radiate from just in front of my left hip to just in back just above the illiac crest. I am a right handed table tennis player and twist to the left hundreds if not thousands of times. Can this cause this?
I am also noticing that it can cause my stomach to feel slightly "off" and even sometimes into my groin. . I had a pelvic CT scan which didnt see anything crazy going on. It comes and goes. Can I ice it? Thank you Dr.
Repetitive motions of twisting & bending can cause an oblique strain. If I were you I would apply ice & see a Doctor of Chiropractic to get a proper diagnosis & treatment. MRI & Diagnostic Ultrasound may help conform the diagnosis.
Most often the oblique strain occurs on the non-dominate side, For example a left handed baseball batter will usually get an oblique strain on the right side. Oblique strains can occur through repetitive motions of twisting in the same direction.
Thank you, Dr Ozello. I am 64, and I think I may have strained an oblique muscle a week ago after I picked up a large stone vessel by the spout with one hand and carried it across the room to place it somewhere else. For the first few days I was in agony when getting into bed, and especially when getting out of bed, and it hurt when I put my socks on. Now it hurts less, but I still feel some pain in the morning.
You're welcome. Please let me know if you have any questions. If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
Can a tear be palpated?
@@drdozellodc
Sir i need your help
I am from India, just a month ago i have started going to the Gym
I have pain under my right lower chest( more specific right nipple)
I have this pain from last 3 days
I could feel a tightness in that area
The swollen tissue shape and side is Just like a pen
Just yesterday i was pressing it and it made a pop sound
And from now on that pen shaped tightness (muscle tissue) size becomes large upto above my navel
@@drdozellodc
Should i go to a doctor
Or it will go away by its own
I don't feel severe pain
Just A bit of pain while streching by raising my right hand
And i can see a small hole shape under my nipples which is new
@@IlIiI2lilllI4illI9I6IllI1IlIlI If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
But the way I am left handed so my injury occurred to the right side.
Thanks for the info.
BJJ practitioner here. I initially pulled an intercostal muscle (exact spot was about 2" down my right nipple), rested for a while, got back to training (too soon?) and eventually re-aggravated the issue few weeks later. Long stop for about 3 months (because of Corona the gym was closed during that time) and when I got back to training after I few classes I started developing a constant yet growing discomfort/pain in the rib area, which eventually radiated all the way back to the latissimus dorsi muscles. Now I'm at a point where I can rest 2 0r 3 weeks and every time I get back to training I start feeling very soon this discomfort in the side area of my rib cage, which led me to believe that it may be an issue with the external abdominal oblique. Really frustrating stuff because it's hard to exactly pinpoint the pain. It usually starts on the rib area but it then extends to the side, kind of in the middle of my mid section, where these muscles attach. Stretching doesn't really help much, sometimes it actually make it worse. In bjj we do a lot of "guard playing" and movement with the torso and when the opponent puts pressure on you (side control position) it really hurts.. What kind of exercise would help?
If I were you I would see a medical professional for an evaluation to rule out a rib fracture or dislocation and a muscle tear. If imaging is negative, I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic to get my ribs adjusted to correct any rib subluxations (Rib out of place). I would get muscle work with mild intensity to the intercostals & obliques and surrounding areas to combat any muscle strains. I would start to perform mild stretching for the tight muscles at this point.
Finally...answers. Thank you
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Hi - I strained my oblique abt 2 months ago - i kept playing sports and I have the same pains that I had when the injury occurred - what Could’ve happened to me ?
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@@drdozellodc Hello Dr I have pain on the right side close to my back that only give me sharp pain with movement, mostly when I twist my body, I think I hurt it pulling my lawnmower starting it, could it be oblique external muscle?? If so a strain are muscle tear, thank you.
@@worldwidesports4k i have the same problem, did you recover?
7 weeks of rehab & it’s barley any better… i’m only 17
Here is a link to a video I made that may provide you helpful information. Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Great advice.
should I do stretching without warmup?
should I do stretching every day?
Do you advise me to perform upward-facing dog as stretch for oblique muscle?
is it good for me to do planks every day?
how much time do I need to get fully recovered?
Hi Asem Moqbel. Great questions.
I recommend that you perform light & slow dynamic motions before stretching to prepare the muscles.
The best time to do a stretching routine is after your workout or run. You can do light stretching at work. Take a short break every fifteen to twenty minutes by standing & doing a mild stretch. You can also perform light & slow dynamic movements.
You can stretch everyday but I recommend you vary the stretches & the order you perform them.
Up Dog is a great stretch, it will target the obliques indirectly & should be beneficial.
Planks are a great exercise but should not be performed everyday. Give your body adequate rest between workouts so your muscles can adapt & grow.
It is almost impossible to tell how long a full recovery will take. Each case is individual. Be diligent & consistent with your recovery work to ensure a complete recovery & reduce the possibility of a recurrence.
Hi Dr., I've done my urinalysis and ultrasound and there was no problem in my urinary tract and organs, meaning it's all clean. I feel a muscle strain in my lower abdomen and oblique area, is it normal to have a feeling of frequent urination due to the pulled muscles on that area?
Great question. Yes, it is possible that a sensation of frequent urination exists in an oblique muscle strain.
@@drdozellodc Thank you Dr.🖤. Another question, it's my 2nd week of healing, is muscle rehab helpful for speeding up my recovery or should I take some rest first before I engage my muscles? Like applying cold or warm compressions to my core muscle strains?
Here is a video I made that may provide you useful information.
Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Please let me know if you have any questions.
So i have been sick and coughing alot and about a day or so ago i noticed a bunch of discomfort but no real pain on my left side. I have a chiropractic appointment wednesday.
Coughing and sneezing can cause the midback and ribs to become misaligned. I'm glad to hear you have scheduled an appointment with a Chiropractor. Here is a link to a video that may provide you useful information. Rib Subluxation th-cam.com/video/s3HykHCRERY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks! @@drdozellodc
@@aaronhyde You're welcome
I don't know about chiropractors in my area. They like to jump on you, ram you against a wall. I'm injured and I don't need rough treatment right now or ever.
If I were you I would see a Chiropractor who uses a non-force technique or Activator technique. I would contact the office and ask what type of technique they utilize.
@@drdozellodc thank you I'll do that.
You're welcome
Greetings from Reno and thank you for this video and the others referenced here. I pulled/strained my right oblique playing golf last fall. I laid off for several weeks, felt better and resumed playing every other day without pain. Now, 6 months later, I am having the same pain in the same muscle. My question is, in addition to starting to slowly stretch again, and then strengthen, do I need to wait until I am completely pain-free before returning to swinging a club? Obviously, now that this has happened twice, I am worried about recurrences, but I also do not want to lose my entire summer golf season!
Excellent question. If I were you I would, once symptoms have lessened I would ease back into my golf game. Starting with a hitting a small bucket of balls, taking several rest days then repeating. I would slowly increase the amount of swings in small gradual calculated increments. Also, I would look into my swing since a slight modification of technique may help.
@@drdozellodc Thank you. I am not a very patient person by nature but I suppose this will be my lesson. I appreciate your advice and wish you well during this pandemic!
You're welcome. Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Would and abdominal wrap help heal?
It is worth a try.
Yeah these are really easy to get, I literally got one like like an hour of boxing with a heavy bag. I do a lot of hooks and I put all of my strength into them. That and the costochondritis I also got probably means I'm not working out anytime soon.
Here is a playlist of my videos that may provide you useful information th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
I was performing the sport of tripping when I got my injury. Was hoping to get some self-treatment info here, not a commercial. :(
Hi Emily HealthNut. Here is a link to a playlist of some of my videos that hopefully answer your questions. th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
My guts are about to bust out it feels like and its been 2 weeks i need to work and i keep getting hurt over and over this is utterly miserable!! Self employed lawn care kinda sucks when you have this.
Hi Armando. I apologize. I just saw your message. How is your recovery progressing?
armando landa how did you recover ?
I recently picked up golfing. Love the sport. I felt my right side start hurting one day and kept playing. Anyways, now my upper side from under my armpit all the way around to my upper ab area feels like I'm being stabbed when I lay down or raise up from a seated position. I don't have a lot of options here but who would I see? A regular doctor, a chiropractor? Or see if the pain goes away soon? It's been 10 days not much change if any. Thank you.
Great question. If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation and treatment. I would not wait to see if the pain goes away, because symptoms may lessen but most likely the source will remain. Therefore it may recur.
@@drdozellodc Thank you i went today.
You're welcome.
thanks for the video...I'm 75 and was very active...golf 5 times a week, etc...spinal stenosis has stopped me in my tracks...to relieve some of the pain I had a spinal cord simulator implanted...all was well until 2 months ago when I had surgery to implant a newer battery/computer...it is implanted at the top of my butt on the right side...after the wound healed when I began walking I developed what I think is an oblique strain...all the symptoms...my question is...can this be a result of the surgeon making "room" for the batter/computer ? he does not thinks so...pain management doctor told me not to stop walking just don't go for an extended time...but when I do it aggravates it...anyway I would love your thoughts and input...thanks
Good question. If I were you I would continue walking and would consider other types of low impact exercises such a bike riding.
The oblique strain is very interesting. As a general guideline, if one area is not functioning properly another area has to take a great work load. The increased work leads to injury.
@@drdozellodc thank you very much...I will do just that...
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This described me to a T. Thank you, Doctor, for such an informative video. I believe I have internal oblique strain that has been misdiagnosed as everything else under the sun since 6 months ago. I have trigger points all down my abdomen (the diagonal path you describe), particularly on my right side. I have intercostal inflammation and also trigger points underneath my ribs and above my hips.
NO idea what I've done, possibly some lifting at work, but I never felt an immediate injury occur. The pain has just progressed over time and is making my life a living hell. No doctor seems able to properly diagnose me. I am now seeing a private physiotherapist who has been helpful in giving me gentle exercises to try. But it is dismaying to wonder how much more damage has been done in the time spent being misdiagnosed.
You're welcome. I'm glad to hear that you are using gentle exercises to help you rehab. Here is a link to a video I made on Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Did you ever fix it? I have the same issue. Don't know when it exactly happened. I work a hard labour job and I'm very active after work. But it's getting worse every year
@@ariojalilzadeh3821 Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
@@drdozellodc thanks doc
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Hello doctor, thank you for this video! I strained my obliques when i try to stretch it during lateral flexion of trunk. I felt gradual discomfort and sore since then. Is that serious? How long will this heal?
Hello Ws Ford. Thanks for the question. The recovery time of an oblique strain depends on the severity. Oblique strains may take longer to recover than other muscle strains. Be patient, stay positive & be consistent with your recovery work.
Hello Dr. Donald. My right oblique hurts and i just knew its my oblique when i saw this video and it was really helpful! I started playing kick boxing a month ago and then i had this pain that increases when running,laughing or doing a sudden movement. So please can you provide me with exercises to relief the pain. Should i get some rest and how much is it. I'm looking forward hearing from you. THANKS IN ADVANCE
Hello Mana 69. Thank you for watching the video & for the question. The oblique muscles are involved in a multitude of motions & functions. Symptoms of an oblique strain can be provoked by running, laughing, bending & twisting. If I were you I would see a medical professional & request an MRI to determine the correct diagnosis & extent of injury. This will help direct you in the correct path of recovery. If an exercise elicits or intensifies symptom forego that exercise & find a viable substitute. Exercises should be performed slowly in a controlled manner through a pain free range of motion, even if that motion is severely limited. Be patient in your rehab.
Here are links to several playlists of my video that may be helpful.
Oblique Muscle Strain Playlist th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
Fitball Oblique Stretch Playlist th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17BnmDGxOIBIjggXWDS35FEKI.html
Same problem bro
Sup doc I recently started playing golf and I’ve started having pain on tha next side at tha bottom of my rib cage it almost feels behind my rib cage, I didn’t know if it was an oblique problem or some sort of spleen issue?
Left side*
Golf puts a lot of torque on the spine and oblique muscles. Most likely it is an oblique muscle injury. Especially if the symptoms increase with movement, contraction of the oblique muscle or stretching of the oblique muscles. And if the symptoms appeared during or after golfing.
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Hello Dr, I think I have strained my oblige muscle many months ago and it has only become worse. My glutes and hamstrings are now affected and I am unable to sit down or have a proper sleep as a result. I’ve tried to train my obliges however I’ve only made it worse now I’m stuck I don’t know how bad I’ve stained it but seems to be aching all the time. It’s affecting my day to day life aswell as not being able to work. It has ruined my life and I don’t know where to go from here. Can you advice or if possible to have a video consultation with you.
If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Here is a video that may provide you useful information. Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the informative video. My most upper left oblique is very sore, tight, it’s uncomfortable to take full, deep breaths, and I can even see some swelling. It concerned me at first because I don’t recall an exact moment when I may have strained it. But, I’m constantly lifting a 27lb 1-year old up off the floor all day, so I’m wondering if that may have done it. Is it normal to see swelling? It worries me at first but then I thought, “Surely muscles must become inflamed when they’re injured...” ?? I’m right handed, and the injury is on my left. So that also aligns with what you’ve explained.
Thanks for any feedback. I really appreciate it.
Hello Eleanor. Thank you for watching my video & for the intelligent question. The repetitive lifting of your child may be a contributing factor. Be mindful when lifting. Always use good technique & never twist while lifting. I recommend you see a medical professional because of the swelling you are experiencing.
Hi Eleanor
Here is a link to the playlist that I created with videos associated with oblique strains.
th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
Please feel free to contact me with any further questions
I hurt my left oblique muscle while using rotary torso gym equipment for training abs. My question is should I stop doing workouts all together and let the muscle rest? Should I stop abs and back workouts or all workouts? I have been using heat pads every day and it has been a week with no improvement. What else can I do?
If I were you I would focus on rehab of the injured area, I would follow these basic principles. Never perform an exercise or stretch that elicits or intensifies symptoms. Always work through a symptom free range of motion. Use slow and controlled motions.
Good morning Dr. Ozello. Last Thursday I reached far over my kitchen sink to get something in the corner of my counter and pulled my oblique muscle bad. I could tell right away, but it didn't start hurting really bad until the next morning, which was about twenty-four hours later. It hurts when I breathe it hurts when I talk it hurts when I move. I started taking ibuprofen which helped a little, but did not ice it or put heat on it. Is it too late to put ice on it now? Should I go in to see a doctor? It is still very painful. I'm wondering if I tore it or if I just trained it.
If I were you I would see a medical professional for evaluation just to be on the safe side. I would apply ice to the injured area for 15 minutes and make sure that I used a towel between the ice pack & skin.
Hey Dr Ozello I strained my oblique muscles over three months ago and still struggling. I’ve favored my obliques a lot in the past due to 6 ileostomy surgery recoveries (one placement with five retractions and a mesh placed inside.) The injury is to the right of the stoma, underneath the pouch. I injured it pulling morning glory roots underground at my farm. I still experience swelling and pain and I went to a physical therapist over a month ago that pushed me too hard and put me back over a month. I’ve also accidentally aggravated it a couple of times on accident which put me back even further. I’m seeing another physical therapist now and this one seems better. I’m making sure I’m resting, icing three times a day, using a tens 7,000 unit that temporarily helps with pain, doing a little light walking (not too much), doing trans versus abdominis bracing exercise/clamshell from therapy, using CBD cream. Is there anything else I could do to help it heal faster? This has been a living nightmare and I feel it will never end. Thank you for your time.
Thanks for watching my video and for the detailed information. I'm sorry to hear about your injury. If I were you I would continue with my current recovery routine. It sounds pretty thorough. I would be very mindful to perform all exercises & stretches through a pain free range of motion.
Thank you so much for your reply. Do you think that a chiropractor could also help in my situation in addition to what I’m doing? I wish I lived in Nevada, I would come to your clinic for additional help.
I had one more question. Can any small amount of alcohol worsen my injury? The reason why I ask is a couple of weeks ago I had one drink the night before and the next morning I had worse swelling and some pain came back. Is there a correlation? I’ve been avoiding it now in case that was the culprit.
Alcohol usually impairs wound healing, likely by reducing the inflammatory response. Therefore If I were you I would avoid it for now.
Great, thanks! I appreciate all of your responses and getting back to me so promptly. It shows how much you really care about others health and well being.
I am 17 and a while ago at work i bent over super quick to pick something up from a low area and suddenly i heard something pop by my lower back and as soon as i went to go back up i had the biggest pain on my lower left side of my back, it was super quick and went away and didn’t think anything of it then the next day it hurt to get out of bed, bend over, and when i go back up the stairs
If I were you I would schedule an appointment to see a Chiropractor for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Here is a link to a video that may provide you useful information. Lumbar Spine Sprain/Strain th-cam.com/video/vbUTTTwJWg4/w-d-xo.html
Every started with a sudden contraction that left my IO tense for a couple of weeks (playing baseball). A week later I came back and with a strong swing while batting I felt like a rubber band cracking, painful line hell; I had to stop for 3 weeks. I went back and the same happened. 3 more weeks and still feels sore every time I try to swing. Now I can throw but the mild pain keeps me in fear hurt myself again. My performance went down, I'm not the same. I will take longer brake and follow your advices Dr. Ozello.
If I were you I would see a medical professional to get examination, imaging, diagnosis & treatment program. Here is a link to a playlist of videos I made that may contain useful information. th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
When stretching, move into the stretch slowly , hold a mild comfortable stretch & move out of the stretch slowly.
All exercises should be performed through a pain free range of motion. If an exercises elicits or intensifies symptoms, skip that exercise & use a viable substitute.
Hey doc I’m pretty sure I have this injury right now, I did it while lifting weights and playing basketball
right now pain is kind of severe hurts to breath and even speak sometimes, any movement I do gives me sharp pain I have even been taking pain medication because of how bad it feels which I usually don’t do, I’m pretty sure it’s an internal oblique strain and I have been feeling this pain for 5-6 days now,my question is when should I start stretching it out and how do I go about handling this issue also when do you think this pain will at least start to go down?
If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation and treatment. I would request soft tissue imaging to rule out a muscle tear. If no tear is present I would start very gentle stretching exercises. Holding a mild comfortable stretch and moving through a pain free range of motion. Pain intensity and duration depends on severity of injury.
Hi doctor. Strained my oblique twice while golfing a week apart. The 2nd time was painful could not play after 1 shot. What should my next course of action be? Been just resting and icing. Seek doctor and/or chiro/physio opinion?
If I were you I would continue to apply ice. I would schedule an appointment with a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
Is there low recovery rate for this injury?
I may have strained mine yesterday doing rows. Going with the weight I would do on an olympic bar to one-handed variant, I twisted at the top while holding the valsalva and felt the small burn around my lowest rib. I didn't feel anything the rest of the day, but I feel the inflammation in the area constantly this morning, and tenderness if i move wrong, twist, cough or laugh. Does this sound like an oblique issue?
It is possible that you strained an oblique. If I were you I would see a medical professional who specializes in sports injuries to get an evaluation & proper diagnosis. This will help set you in the correct recovery path.
Hello Doctor, I am writing you from India. It seems I strained my Obliques while doing a Russian Oblique twist during an exercise session. Its been 3 weeks now and my pain is not fully gone. it is in my right side just above my thigh area. I am sometimes able to do slight stretching, but sometimes that aggravates the pain. I was planning to start swimming. can I do swimming now or should I wait till I am sure it is fully healed
If I were you I would not start swimming now.
I sneezed and strained my oblique (pathetic)
Hello Mistermeanah, Please let me know if you have any questions.
Ow I have so many questions.
When you diagnosis a oblique strain don't you need imaging done to diagnosis the severity and in some cases is surgery required?
And I've had this injury for about 24hrs now, im fairly certain its an oblique strain but if I had to pin point the location it would be right over my spleen. Given my time frame I should be able to rule out a spleen injury at this point seeing how I have not had an bloody urine or nausea / sickness ?
Hello Mistermeanah. Thanks for the questions. Imaging is helpful but not required to diagnose an oblique strain & the severity. Surgery is rarely required. A spleen injury can not be completely ruled out but it is not likely considering your mechanism of injury & the absence of the symptoms you described in the last sentence of your questions.
Here is a link to a playlist I created of my videos that you have find helpful th-cam.com/play/PLqvttwjy17Blf07hSzmNVeL4JoqtEHJlF.html
Haven't worked out in a while..I did hard core contractions with out letting go and extended my legs straight out while still holding my stomach in forcefully for reps..now I have major pain and swelling on my hip where it attaches..I can barely walk it hurt on deep breaths when I cough or hiccup ..pain is threw the roof where pain pills not working..is this signs of sprain or tear..it's been 2 weeks and this pain is still major smh
The duration and intensity of the symptoms is a sign of injury. Most likely a severe strain but it is impossible for me to give you a proper diagnosis. If I were you I would consult a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation and treatment.
@@drdozellodc ok will do and thanks for the reply really appreciate it
You're welcome
Thank you Doctor. I knew it. I now have a malpractice & misdiagnoses as Concentra stated my injuries were lumbar when they are not. I specifically told them my left side & waist are strained & sprained as well as have my left bottom rib to latissimus dorsi injured You just stated all I am & have been feeling. Thank you
You're welcome. Here is another video that may provide you additional useful information. Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab th-cam.com/video/6PoMQseDxNY/w-d-xo.html