A strain is when a muscle becomes overstretched and tears. This painful injury, also called a "pulled muscle," can be caused by an accident, improper use of a muscle, or overuse of a muscle.
Alternative Names:
Pulled muscle
Causes:
Excessive physical activity or effort
Improperly warming up before a physical activity
Poor flexibility
Symptoms:
Pain and difficulty moving the injured muscle
Discolored and bruised skin
Swelling
Review Date: 5/6/2007
Reviewed By: Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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