Why Do My Stomach Muscles Feel Bruised After a Bout of Intense Sneezing?
1. Introduction The bruised sensation in the stomach muscles after intense sneezing is a direct consequence of sudden, forceful isometric contractions of the abdominal wall. A forceful sneeze rapidly spikes intra-abdominal pressure, stretching and micro-tearing the rectus abdominis and oblique muscle fibers, which initiates an inflammatory repair process akin to delayed onset muscle soreness. Recognizing … Read more