What does a bruised pectoral muscle feel like?

pain, which may be sharp (an acute pull) or dull (a chronic strain) swelling. muscle spasms. difficulty moving the affected area.

How do you know if your pectoral is torn?

Some of the most common signs of a pec tear include:

  1. An audible pop in your chest or shoulder at the time of your injury.
  2. Pain in the front of your shoulder.
  3. Inability to lift your shoulder or arm.
  4. Bruising or swelling in the front of your shoulder.
  5. Distorted shape in the front of the shoulder.

Can you bruise your pectoral muscle?

A bruised sternum is almost always the result of a traumatic blow to the chest or breastbone area. This is often caused by car accidents. Hitting your chest on the steering wheel or slamming against a seatbelt can both bruise your sternum.

Did I strain or tear my pec?

A mild pec strain can feel like a sharp pain or a pulling or tearing sensation in the pectoral muscle. A severe tear or rupture is commonly described as the worst pain imaginable.

Can you move your arm with a torn pec?

A torn or ruptured pectoralis muscle can limit your ability to engage in normal work and recreational activities. It can limit arm use, and may cause significant pain. If you have ruptured or torn your pectoralis major muscle in your chest, you may benefit from physical therapy (PT) to help you recover.

How long does a pulled pec muscle take to heal?

How long should recovery take for torn pec muscle? Generally, low-grade tears take 4-6 weeks to recover, while high-grade tears can take 3-4 months. Remember, recovery time is not only determined by the grade of injury but how quickly you heal after surgery.

How long does it take for a pulled pectoral muscle to heal?

Recovery generally takes between 2 and 3 weeks. Grade 2 (more extensive damage): The injury has affected more of the individual muscle fibers, but the muscle is not completely ruptured. There is a significant loss of strength and motion. The injury may take between 2 and 3 months to heal fully.

What does a pulled breast muscle feel like?

Tenderness. Sharp pain (usually right after you first strain the muscle) Dull pain (usually in the hours and days after your pull your chest muscle) Muscle spasms or twitching.

Can you tear a muscle in your breast?

Instead, we mean a sharp or a constant ache that feels almost like you pulled a muscle in your breast. But can that even happen? Actually, yes.