Muscle Strain
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Muscle Strain
A strain can happen in any muscle or tendon and can cause pain. It may also limit movement in the affected muscle group. A muscle strain usually occurs when undue pressure is put on muscles in our daily activities.
Minor injuries can only over-stretch the muscle or its tendon whereas severe injuries can lead to a partial or complete tear of the tendon.
Symptoms
The common signs and symptoms depend on the severity of a muscle strain which is as follows:
- Sudden pain or tenderness.
- Soreness.
- Pain when the specific muscle is in use.
- Inability to use the muscle, limited motion.
- Muscle spasms or cramps.
- Swelling, bruising, or redness.
- Pain even at rest.
- A ‘knotted-up’ feeling.
- Muscle weakness.
Causes
An acute strain can occur when your muscle tears suddenly which can happen while jumping, running, slipping, or lifting something heavy. An acute strain may occur as a result of:
- Poor flexibility.
- Over-exertion.
- Fatigue.
- Poor conditioning.
- Not warming up before any physical activity.
