Dear Doctor: Healing a leg hip muscle tear slowly advised
A reader reports a front hip groin muscle tear after strenuous stretching. The Doctor says natural healing takes about six weeks, then a gradual static stretching program with careful warmups. He cautions against ballistic stretches and bouncing, advising patience during return to activity.
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Mel
Exercise and smog advice from Dr Bachman column
Dr Bachman explains that exercising in smoggy urban air harms oxygen use but should not stop workouts. He notes bursitis from weightlifting can improve with rest and ice, avoiding overhead lifts, and suggests cycling is fine in moderation. Readers’ questions cover boosting fitness while slimming hips and knees, and whether cycling enlarges legs.
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C.P
Salem
Ore
J.C
Gainesville
Fla
David Bachman
Chronicle- Telegram
East Ave
Elyria
Ohio
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