Condition
Pulled muscle
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 3 May 20051 min read
Key points
- 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
Strains
Definition
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.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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