A woman who had already fought cancer once has claimed medics dismissed her now terminal illness for a pulled muscle. Holly Bedford, from Torquay, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma — one of the ...

Care for a pulled abdominal muscle at home with rest, ice, and over-the-counter pain relievers. See a provider for severe or continued pain to discuss physical therapy or, possibly, surgery to treat ...

A pulled muscle hinders your workout routine; sometimes, it feels like it takes forever to heal. Pulled muscles are one of the most common injuries for runners, and they can definitely slow you down ...

We know how to protect ourselves from bigger injuries — wearing a helmet while biking, holding the railing while walking down the stairs, choosing comfortable, supportive shoes. But sometimes, it’s ...

Doctors told Kirsty Smitten, 28, that her chest pain was a pulled muscle. The UK-based scientist was later diagnosed with a rare and terminal form of heart cancer. Research shows women's pain is more ...

Like other parts of your body, your muscles change over the years. “As you age, your muscle fibers become less dense, which makes them less flexible and more prone to injury,” says Elizabeth Gardner, ...

Groin pain often comes from pulled muscles due to intense physical activities or overexertion. Discomfort that lasts more than a few days or affects your daily life is a sign to see a doctor.

Chest pain can indicate an injury to your ribcage, surrounding muscles, or connective tissue. Pulled muscles, fractured ribs, and arthritis are all potential causes. Your musculoskeletal system ...

You felt that sudden, sharp twinge while lunging for a tennis ball, sprinting on the track, or maybe just taking an awkward step off the curb. Now, weeks later, that nagging pain in your inner thigh ...

Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves more attention—and how to strengthen it. Lower back pain is often blamed ...

Pain on the right side of the abdomen under the ribs is a common complaint. We’ve all felt it at some point. The pain may be sharp or dull. Perhaps it was sudden or slowly crept up on you. At the ...

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