Diseases

Back Strain

Back

The most common location for a sprain is in your ankle. A strain is a stretching or tearing of muscle or tendon. A tendon is a fibrous cord of tissue that connects muscles to bones. Strains often occur in the lower back and in the hamstring muscle in the back of your thigh.

SYMPTOMS

Pain that worsens with movement.
Muscle cramping or spasms (sudden uncontrollable muscle contractions)
Decreased function and/or range of motion of the joint (difficulty walking, bending forward or sideways, or standing straight)

CAUSES

Twisting or pulling a muscle or tendon can result in a strain. It can also be caused by a single instance of improper lifting or by overstressing the back muscles. A chronic strainusually results from overuse involving prolonged, repetitive movement of the muscles and tendons.