1 Not to be confused with a sprain, which happens when a ligament (a band of tissue that attaches bones, muscles, and organs) is torn or overstretched.2 The pain from a pulled muscle in the back ranges from minor annoyance to intense pain, and it can take several weeks or, in some ...
A“strain” is related to muscles and tendons, while a “sprain” is used to describe ligament injuries. Pulled muscle symptoms and treatment When you pull a muscle, you’ll notice immediate pain, often coming after you feel a sensation similar to a spasm or as if you stretched aresistance...
A minor sprain is when a ligament is stretched or partially torn. In severe sprains the ligament is completely torn. Sometimes the end of the bone to which a ligament is attached can crack or be pulled off. A sprain can be very painful with the pain getting worse when you move your an...