Muscle Strain Pain When Breathing
A strain is when a muscle becomes overstretched and tears. This painful injury, also called a "pulled muscle," can be caused by an accident, improper use of a muscle, or overuse of a muscle.
Alternative Names
Pulled muscle
Considerations
Causes
- Excessive physical activity or effort
- Improperly warming up before a physical activity
- Poor flexibility
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