Diseases

Colloquially Pulled Muscle

Back

A strain (also known colloquially as a pulled muscle or torn muscle) is an acute or chronic soft tissue injury that occurs to a muscle, tendon, or both (contractile components). The equivalent injury to a ligament is a sprain.

SYMPTOMS

Pain areas: in the joints or muscles
Muscular: cramping, limited range of motion, or muscle spasms
Also common: swelling or tenderness

CAUSES

This usually occurs as a result of fatigue, overuse, or improper use of a muscle. Strains can happen in any muscle, but they're most common in your lower back,neck, shoulder, and hamstring, which is the muscle behind your thigh. These strains can cause pain and may limit movement within the affected muscle group.