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Hi Seem To Pull Some Type Of Muscle Working Out

Posted on Wed, 12 Jun 2019

Question: Hi seem to pull some type of muscle working out and when I take a deep breath I have pain in my back on the right side by the seem to be at mid back near the spine. It has been a little over month and while it is better shouldn't it be healed by now?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It may last more than a month.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

A pulled muscle can last for several weeks and sometimes more than a month.
Since it is getting better I think you should not get worried.
Take antinflamatory drugs such advil or acetaminophen for pain relief and inflammation. Rest and do start movement gradually.
If it still lasts more than a month and get worse there may be an issue with lumbar spine such herniated disc.
In this case you may need to do a x-ray of spine.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can last more than a month.

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
The pain may be caused even by subluxation that you are having. It can last for more than a month.
Wishing you good health.
Best regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 minutes later)

Thank you, I did get xrays from the chiropractor and I don't have a herniated disc but have some subluxations. I just was no sure if it can take that long to heal.
Thanks again! XXXXXXX