Muscle Strain

Muscle strain is injury to muscle as a result of strenuous activity. Almost anyone can put undue pressure on muscles during the course of normal daily activities, with sudden, quick heavy lifting, during sports, or while performing work tasks. Muscle strain is sometimes referred to as muscle pull. A severe muscle strain can result in a muscle tear. The tearing of the muscle can also damage small blood vessels, causing local bleeding (bruising) and pain (caused by irritation of the nerve endings in the area). A sprain, in contrast, is an injury to ligaments.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Muscle Strain Treatment - What are the Symptoms and Signs and When to take care of Muscle Strain?

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  • Swelling, bruising or redness, or open cuts as a consequence of the injury
  • Pain at rest
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  • Pain when the specific muscle or the joint in relation to that muscle is used
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  • Weakness of the muscle or tendons (A sprain, in contrast, is an injury to a joint and its ligaments.)
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  • Inability to use the muscle at all


    • When to Seek Medical Care

    If you have a significant muscle injury (or if the home care methods bring no relief in 24 hours), call your doctor.
    If you hear a "popping" sound with the injury, cannot walk, or there is significant swelling, pain, fever, or open cuts, you should be examined in a hospital's emergency department.
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