Identifying a pulled muscle in the chest, back, or legs is the first step toward effective treatment. From lumbar strain exercises to nutrition for muscle repair, learn how to heal your injury and when it is safe to return to exercise.
Pulled muscles in the shoulder and neck can happen during overhead movements or heavy lifting. Even simple actions can cause neck or shoulder strain in muscles that have been stressed from overuse or poor posture.
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The muscles of the back are surprisingly strong but are meant largely to engage in continuous, low-intensity efforts. Requiring them to move quickly or contract strongly, as they must to lift a very heavy weight, can pull them, leading to painful aching and spasms.
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Hiking can provide a relaxing outdoor experience, but if you overdo it, you may experience soreness. A sore calf from hiking could result from trying to do too much, too quickly. The soreness is usually a sign of your body adjusting to the new activity.
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When you stretch, you take your muscle to the point where you can feel a slight pull and hold this position for a few seconds without pain or discomfort. However, if you stretch your muscles beyond their normal range of motion, you may experience a pulled muscle -- or muscle strain.
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Muscle wasting, or atrophy, results from muscle disuse over a long period, or from malnutrition. The muscle tissue will decrease in bulk and length, which results in a noticeable loss of size and definition.
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A strained bicep can refer to an injury in the biceps brachii muscle at the top of the arm or the tendons that connect the muscle to the bone. Regardless of the exact location of the strain, this type of injury typically occurs from an overstretched or overworked muscle.
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A common treatment strategy for pulled ligaments is known as RICE: rest, ice, compression and elevation.
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A back ache, pulled muscle and upset stomach are all general symptoms that can be caused by a variety of physical problems. Many of these problems can be prevented by keeping yourself physically fit, eating a healthy diet and taking precautions in your daily activities.
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Pulled muscles, also called strained muscles, occur when the fibers stretch beyond their range of movement. In addition to stretching and warming up prior to a workout, proper nutrition can help prevent and heal muscle strains.
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You don't have to be a body builder to suffer from a pulled muscle; even normal daily activities put your muscles at risk for overuse or excess pressure. Pulled muscles, or muscle strains, can cause significant discomfort but are usually not serious.
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