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If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description.

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3-4 months ago I started a new workout routine. With this routine required very low impact ab workout including sit ups, crunches, and ect. Well afterwards I started experience a muscle pain on my left side of my abdomen located directly beside the left side of my navel and approximately 2-3 inches below. Well I let it heal for about 2 months until I gradually started working out on my abdomen again. I have been sure to do incorporate stretching (my abdomen Muscles) both times and now the pain is back. Is this a pulled muscle? If so, how long does this take to heal? I m trying to get the baby weight off in my abdomen area.

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Hello, I have studied your case. According to your symptoms this looks as acute lumbar muscle/abdominal sprain in your lower back. Most probably due to bad posture or sudden jerk. Another differential diagnosis can be lumbar disc bulge leading to sudden onset of pain. Intervertebral disc compresses spinal cord and leads to lower back pain. When such patient comes to our hospital we usually do x-ray to rule out any nerve compression. MRI spine will show any disc bulge is there or not. And when muscle sprain is confirmed muscle relaxant, analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care