An abdominal muscle strain is an injury that happens when muscles in your stomach area stretch too much or tear. You might also hear it called a pulled stomach muscle. Anyone can strain a stomach ...

Your abdominal muscles surround your trunk between the rib cage and pelvis and keep your abdominal organs safe. Your core abdominal muscles also support your trunk and allow movements while keeping ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Rest and ice the injury to help it heal. Take pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen to reduce discomfort and swelling. Severe or long-lasting ...