A muscle strain is the stretching or tearing of muscle fibers. A
muscle strain can be caused by sports, exercise, a sudden movement,
or trying to lift something that is too heavy. Symptoms of a muscle
strain include pain, tightness, swelling, tenderness, and the
inability to move the muscle very well.
Review Date: 05/02/2009
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
