3 years post op tummy tuck spasms? Contractions? Zingers?

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I have been intensely working out for 6 weeks. I was doing some Ab work and felt a tug. I was thinking Pulled muscle next to my belly button. That was a Week Ago. Now I’m feeling Rolling Cramps or Contractions in my Abs whenever I’m out of a Waist Trainer....A Few Zingers. Thoughts? I look fine. I’ve been resting.

Peter D. Geldner, MD · Answer

Assuming that your abdomen shape has not changes and there is no tenderness on exam, I wouldn't worry to much. I would return to your plastic surgeon to get their opinion. A small muscle or fascia tear is not out of the question. This will likely resolve spontaneously  but you should run this past your surgeon to make sure. Ease up on your work up routine. Ice helps in the short term.

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi whome.Making a diagnosis in a setting like this is always an art and voo doo.  That said, your history and symptoms are consistent with a small muscle tear or perhaps a tear of scar tissue that is inconsequential.  What is important is that during the tear, a local nerve was injured stimulating apasm and zingers.I suspect that this will subside with rest.  I would recommend that in the future, you take time to warm up and stretch out-a lot- before you work out.  If you re-injure this area, consider not doing this particular exercise. If the symptoms continue, and cause you discomfort, I recommend that you visit with your doctor and ask him to perhaps perform an injection.Best of luck.sek

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