A pulled (or strained) muscle could take a few days to feel better. Severe injury could take weeks to months. Find out what ...

A pulled abdominal muscle is an overuse injury that often ... physical therapists can recommend treatments that may speed your recovery. You should be evaluated by a doctor if: You have symptoms ...

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.

One reason this push-pull workout separation routine can be beneficial is that it allows time for muscle recovery because one set of muscles is activated one day and a different set the next.