Dysfunctional family. A dysfunctional family is a family in which conflict, misbehavior, and often child neglect or abuse on the part of individual parents occur continually and regularly, leading other members to accommodate such actions. Children sometimes grow up in such families with the understanding that such an arrangement is normal.
Quick Answer. The usual healing time for a pulled rib muscle is typically anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks, according to Physioadvisor.com. It can take much longer, depending on the severity of the strain.
Symptoms of pulled back muscles include back pain and muscle weakness and sometimes back muscle spasms. The back pain may be sudden, but usually comes on gradually. The muscles stiffen or spasm to reduce motion to prevent further injury. Muscle injuries cause inflammation - a part of the healing process.