The first symptom of an injury to the abdominal muscle is localized pain, swelling, and tenderness, with varying degrees of restriction of movement. There will also be abdominal muscle tension and repeated throbbing or abdominal pain and other symptoms occur. After an injury to the abdominal muscle, strict bed rest is required, avoiding overexertion, reducing activity, keeping the abdomen warm, avoiding cold, and using topical Yunnan Baiyao aerosol to relieve pain. The pain can also be relieved by applying an ointment that activates blood circulation and reduces swelling, and can be appropriately massaged with hot compresses or lighter techniques on the injury site.