[header] How to treat a pulled oblique muscle [title] Take pain medicine. [step] A pulled muscle can take several weeks to heal, and in the meantime can cause considerable pain. One of the best ways to alleviate that pain at home is by taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids), such as ibuprofen. 
[substeps] Nsaids like aspirin and ibuprofen can help reduce pain and inflammation. Reducing inflammation is important for core muscles like obliques, which are crucial for movement.