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olegbreslavtsev \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n <\/span> \nMuscle strains, or pulled muscles, are common injuries that can occur during sports or other physical activities. When you strain a muscle, you\u2019ve stretched it to the point it tears, and it can be very painful.<\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n \nIf you play a sport that involves quick running and kicking, you may be more likely to experience a strained muscle. In fact, sports in which muscle strains are most common are track and field, rugby, American and Australian football, and soccer. Additionally, it\u2019s not uncommon for people to re-injure a strained muscle, so it\u2019s important to take proper care to rest and treat the injury before returning to your sport or physical activity of choice.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nMuscle strains can happen when you don\u2019t prepare properly for physical activity by warming up and stretching, when you get into an accident, or when you overexert yourself.<\/span> It\u2019s important to build in time to fully warm-up and stretch your muscles before beginning any kind of physical activity. \n<\/p>\n \nIn addition, a few factors can make you more likely to strain your muscles again:\n<\/p>\n What Is Muscle Fatigue?<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nThe main symptom of muscle strain is pain. Your pain might be most severe immediately following an injury, but it can continue for a short period of time. You also might experience:\n<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nAfter you strain a muscle, it\u2019s important to take quick steps to treat the pain and swelling:\n<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nIt\u2019s important to pay close attention to how you are feeling after straining a muscle. See your healthcare provider if you experience any of these symptoms:\n<\/p>\n \nIf your pain is severe, your healthcare provider may be able to prescribe you other medicine to reduce inflammation and pain. They also may recommend physical therapy to help rebuild your flexibility and strength.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nStrained muscles can occur when you haven\u2019t warmed up or stretched properly before exercising. Make sure to take time to ensure your muscles are ready to move before jumping into physical activity.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n \nTo prepare your body for exercise, make sure you:\n<\/p>\n \nAt the end of your workout, cool your body down with similar warm-up movements. This helps bring your body back to its normal temperature and heart rate.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n \nIn addition, some research suggests that strains can be caused by some of your muscles being stronger than others, such as your hamstrings being less strong than your quadriceps. You may want to try exercises that targets different muscle groups to ensure you\u2019re building your body\u2019s strength evenly across muscle groups.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \nFinally, some research shows that fatigue can be a cause of muscle strain. As always, make sure to listen to your body when exercising, and stop or slow down if your body begins to feel exhausted.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n 5-Step Mobility Routine To Avoid Injuries After 40<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nMuscle strains are extremely common injuries for athletes and non-athletes alike. It\u2019s important to stretch and warm up your muscles before any kind of physical activity to avoid injury. Most mild cases of muscle strain can be treated at home using ice, rest, heat, and anti-inflammatory medications, but it\u2019s important to visit your healthcare provider for more severe cases.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" olegbreslavtsev \/ Getty Images Muscle strains, or pulled muscles, are common injuries that can occur during sports or other physical activities. When you strain a muscle, you\u2019ve stretched it to the point it tears, and it can be very painful. 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\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Causes of Muscle Strain <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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Symptoms of Muscle Strains <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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Muscle Strain Treatments <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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When to See a Healthcare Provider <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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How to Prevent Muscle Strain <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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A Quick Review <\/span> <\/h2>\n