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Popping Feeling in Abdominal Muscles During Yoga?

i am a little over a year post op from a tummy tuck. 2 days ago i felt an unraveling followed by a single popping sensation during yoga class (in seal pose, a little deeper than upward dog). have i compromised my sutures? i have done full backbend before with no problems. i'm puzzled. no pain or anything that looks unusual. but i am concerned.

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Dr. Gregory Sexton, MD
Dr. Gregory Sexton, MD
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Dr. Jourdan Gottlieb, MD
Dr. Jourdan Gottlieb, MD
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Dr. Donald Nunn, MD (retired)
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