Tearing or stretching of muscle fibres as a result of suddenly pulling them too far. There is bleeding into the damaged area of muscle, causing pain, swelling, muscle spasm, and bruising.
Treatment may include applying an icepack, resting the affected part, taking analgesic drugs, and physiotherapy.
Stretching or tearing of muscle ?bres caused by subjecting them to sudden pulling. Bleeding into the muscle causes pain and swelling and sometimes muscle spasm. Application of ice packs and strapping, coupled with a day or two’s rest and analgesics, are usually su?cient to remedy most strains. Sometimes antiin?ammatory drugs or physiotherapy may be required.
1. n. excessive stretching or working of a muscle, resulting in pain and swelling of the muscle. Compare sprain. 2. n. a group of organisms, such as bacteria, obtained from a particular source or having special properties distinguishing them from other members of the same species. 3. vb. to damage a muscle by overstretching.
A common term for aching or discomfort in or around the eye. This is usually due to a headache caused by fatigue, tiredness of muscles around the eye, sinusitis, blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids), or conjunctivitis.... eye-strain
Pain and tenderness in the groin as a result of overstretching of a muscle, typically while running or playing sports. The muscles commonly affected are the adductors and the rectus femoris. Groin strain is usually treated with physiotherapy, but recovery may be slow.... groin strain
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