Skeletal and muscular health management involves nutritional support for bone density, targeted stretching, and structured rehabilitation protocols for injuries.
A rib muscle injury can be more difficult to treat than a pulled muscle in other areas. There are [three layers of muscles](http://www.dartmouth.edu/~humananatomy/part_4/chapter_20.html) located between each rib -- the external intercostal muscles, internal intercostal muscles, and innermost intercostal muscles.
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Several converging muscles and the chest wall form the armpit, or axilla. Major muscles forming the axilla include pectoralis major in the front; latissimus dorsi, subscapularis and teres major in the back; and serratus anterior overlying the chest wall.
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A strong serve in tennis, a slip and fall, or an incident of heavy lifting can cause a torn pectoral muscle. Patients usually become aware of a tissue rupture brought on by muscle strain right away.
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A torn gastrocnemius muscle is a severe injury to the back of the calf area of the leg. During a muscle strain, the muscle tissue fibers disengage and separate slightly. An excessive strain can tear this tissue so that any strength imparted by cohesion of the muscle fibers is lost.
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While lumbar back ache represents one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, lower back injuries have many different causes. Symptoms of back pain and fatigue, however, most often arise from systematic overuse of muscles.
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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 sartorius muscle can suffer injury when excessive force causes the upper leg to stretch beyond its capacity. Tissue fibers may partially separate or fully tear, weakening the leg and restricting its motion.
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A torn muscle in the upper back can be caused by overuse, poor posture, or a sports injury. Learn about the signs and symptoms of rhomboid muscle strain, how to treat it, and prevention tips.
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A pulled muscle in the back commonly affects the quadratus lumborum. This large, triangular-shaped back muscle is responsible for movement of the spinal column, so muscle strain here results in obvious symptoms that restrict mobility.
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The causes of back pain and inflammation can be hard to pin down, so many people feel locked into a cycle of using medicinal remedies for pain relief. Over-the-counter and prescription drugs, however, cause serious side effects if used for long periods of time.
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