what do you do for a pulled ligament in your chest ?
375259
There are no ligaments in your chest. If you pulled a muscle, there is nothing you can do but wait it out. Ibuprophen for the pain if you really need it, and try not to strain it further.
273091
Accupuncture is wonderful for this. For an at-home solution, put deep pressure on the divet between your collar bones (center, just below neck) and push down. This is a great acupressure point for reflux. Hold until you feel better.
340781
it's called a uvula. it hels trigger your choke or cough reflex .
449441
Torn?  Ooohh...probably not... i'd say stick with a doctor for something that serious...he/she can tell you what you should do to speed up recovery.
1101812
My First suggestion would be STOP exercing untill you go to the doctor as you may be doing more damage to a ligament ... go see your doctor and follow his/her recommendations religiously
851897
You might have sprained or pulled the muscle. A nice massage might help.
487463
Other than pain meds their is nothing you can do.  You DO NOT wnat to tape splint or restrict the movement in any way even though it hurts.  Doctors found out long ago that this was causeing people to get pnemonia on top of the broke ribs.
580151
I once had something close to your injury.  It hurt to breathe, but I was able to still workout.  Just like you I could only inhale so much air before it hurt.  My chiropractor told me my "rib was out."  I let him adjust me, and it was instantly better.  If you don't believe in chiropractors, then I would definitely follow up with my doctor.  Your lungs need to expand, so breath as much as you can!  I think it is fine to use your arm on that side of your body, but if possible keep the chest wrap on.  Unfortunately for the ribs and surrounding muscles, you have to wait for them to heal.  If your pain is still severe go back to the doctor and make him/her give you something stronger for the pain, and maybe even suggest an MRI???
972645
Disclaimer:  Do not perform these exercises unless cleared by an MD or PT.  Do not perform these exercises if they increase your pain or cause other symptoms to occur.\n\nPrayer stretch:\nKneel on your hands and knees.  Keeping your hands where they are, sit back on your heels (keep your head down).  You should feel this stretch along the mid back and the sides of the torso.  To concentrate on one side only, walk your hands over to the left and then the right.\n\nGenie stretch:\nSeated or standing, hold your arms out in front of you and grab your elbows with the opposite hands.  Gently pull as if pulling elbows apart.  You should feel this stretch across the mid back and shoulder blades.\n\nDoorway stretch:\nStand in an open doorway with your forearms against the frame.  Put one foot through the doorway and lean forward.  You should feel the stretch across the chest and shoulders.  To change this stretch, you can lower or raise the height of your arms.\n\nChair Rotation stretch:\nSeated in a chair with arms, turn your torso as if trying to see behind you.  You can put your hands on the arms or back of chair for overpressure.  You should feel this stretch on the sides of your torso.\n\nNeck stretch:\nPlace your right hand behind your head and bend your head to the left.  You can place your left hand on your head to apply GENTLE overpressure.  Also try this while looking down to the left.  Repeat to other side.  You should feel this stretch along the side and back of the neck.\n\nAll stretches should be performed 3-4 repetitions, 20-30 seconds, 2-3 times a day.
637027
get xray - make sure nothing serious - please! also rest ice compression elevation antiinflammatory meds - tylenol or ibuprofen
234262
yeah you're supposed to ice it to keep swelling down...And you may as well take some advil as well.  The problem that you want to avoid is trying to kill the pain when you've got a more serious issue and you should really be in the hospital.  You're call.
172390
I just got over this stuff that is going around. My doctor said Musinex which is over the counter. It is a pill and helps with loosening phlem. Also, taking hot showers, using steam of any sort can help loosen the chest problems. There are also over the counter cough medicines that the pharmacist can recommend to help as well. If you are running a temperature or have green or yellow phlem, you need to definitely see your doctor for it is indicative of an infection. The "crud" that seems to be running around the US takes about three weeks or a month to get rid of totally. Hope you feel better soon. Oh, one more thing, put some Vicks on your chest also and drink lots of water or fruit juice. Don't smoke and get plenty of rest!
1104231
Pull it back up.  What else could I do?
320116
Apply ice immediately to reduce swelling. Wrap the ice in cloth -- avoid using ice directly on the skin. Apply ice for 10 to 15 minutes every 1 hour for the first day. Then, every 3 to 4 hours. \nUse ice for the first 3 days. After that, either heat or ice may be helpful. \nRest the pulled muscle for at least a day. If possible, keep the pulled muscle elevated above the level of the heart. \nAvoid using a strained muscle while it is still painful. When the pain subsides, start activity slowly and in moderation.
89034
I haven't pulled the muscles in my hamstrings yet, but I once pulled every muscle in my right arm. I took ibuprofen for the swelling (I was told by my dr. to take 800mg and drink alot of water every 6-8 hrs., but please note I am NOT a doctor), and rotated hot and cold compresses. I tried to wait it out, but ended up going to the emergency room. They put my arm in a sling, and gave me muscle relaxers to help with the pain, as well as anti-inflammatory medication. I was told to move it a bit, so the muscles didn't stiffen up, but also to really limit how much I used it. That's not something you can do with your legs unless you have a wheelchair handy, so I'm sorry, but you may have to bite the bullet and see a doctor. UNLESS, you know one and he will call in something for you (a prescription).  If you have access to a hot tub or sauna, you may try that, or just taking a very warm bath. Hope you feel better!
188029
Sit-ups are good.  Also try doing this sit-up variation—lay on your back, put your hands behind you head, bring you knees up to your chest.  Then stretch one leg out straight (lets say the right one), making sure that it does not touch the floor but remains parallel to it. Leave your left leg bent against your chest.  Take your right elbow across and touch your bent left knee.  Then bring your right leg back up to your chest, stretch out you left leg and take your right elbow across to touch your bent right knee.  This exercises most of the muscles in your chest and abdomen as well as the muscles in your back.
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I think you should go to another doctor in the morning just to ease your mind. It could be a pulled muscle but it could also be to do with your heart. Don't be scared but it is better to be sure than sorry. Never mind the doctor who passed it off, he has nothing to lose....there is only one Gilly so get a second opinion. You seem to take care of yourself so I am sure it is just a strain, or something to do with your workout, but no putting it off Gilly have it sorted tomorrow and then you can forget about it and enjoy the weekend. You will be alright. God bless x.