Rectus-Muscle Spasm Simulating Perforated Peptic Ulcer

Military training-related abdominal injuries and diseases: Common types, prevention and treatment

“…Sometimes the outbreak of abdominal muscle spasm is along with gastrointestinal spasm. 22 , 23 , 24 Abdominal spasms are common in training subjects involving abdominal movements, such as sit-ups and swimming. When they outbreak, partial muscle stiffness and movement restriction occur accompanied by severe pain, which sometimes put trainees in danger.…”

“…Prevention measures: 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 (1) Trainees should have adequate warming-ups before training; (2) The training intensity should be gradual and combine work and rest. The weak trainees should start from low intensity training to gradually strengthen the core muscle strength; (3) The key points of training movements should be standardized, and non-standard and uncoordinated movements should be guided to correct; (4) After training, trainees should relax, such as static muscle stretching to gradually relax the muscle.…”

“…Treatment measures: 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 (1) Relaxation: once abdominal spasm occurs, immediately exercise should stop and take a break. It can be combined with partial patting and massage.…”