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Pulled Muscle From Overstretching

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Michelle Zehr

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.