Her condition quickly deteriorated; she began vomiting, experienced pins and needles in her left arm, and suffered chest ...
But wait, what exactly are ‘pulled’ muscles? “A pulled muscle occurs when the muscle fibres have been torn,” explains Karen Gambardella, senior physiotherapist at BUPA Health Clinics.
While tears can be serious, it’s safe to say that most pulled muscles feel worse than the damage may actually be. Symptoms of a pulled muscle include swelling, spasms and feelings of stiffness.
It's also known as an abdominal muscle strain or pulled stomach muscle. Symptoms include abdominal pain, muscle spasms, and weakness. The initial treatment includes rest and ice, followed by ...
Faith was told by 999 call handlers that she was likely having a panic attack and didn't require emergency care ...