Medical Conditions - Abdominal Muscle Sprain

Overusing, stretching, or exerting excessive force on the abdominal muscle causes abdominal muscle sprain. Such actions include inadvertent weight lifting, violent sneezing and coughing, sudden strenuous activity, and incorrect exercising technique. The sprain causes pain or muscle soreness and swelling with movement limitation or painful movements. Treatment includes ice pack application, adequate rest, and pain-relieving medications.