A pulled muscle is an injury to your muscle fibers. Muscle fibers are the large cells that make up your muscles. Your muscles allow you to move when they contract and relax. Many people use the terms ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. A muscle strain, or a pulled muscle, is among the most common injuries affecting people of all ages, particularly those engaging in ...

Common causes of lower back pain in females include muscle strain, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), endometriosis, and painful periods. Treatments include rest, medications, and surgery. Back pain affects ...

Because of the large collection of lymph nodes, hair follicles and sweat glands found in the hollow created by your chest wall, muscles and shoulder bones, any number of things can cause pain in the ...

Leg pain can be either injury related or overuse related. Leg injury in soccer players usually involves contusion from a direct blow or a muscle strain from a stretch type injury. Treatment is rest, ...

Right-sided pain under the armpit may be due to muscle strain, infections, or skin conditions. Sometimes, armpit pain may indicate a more serious issue, such as cancer or a heart issue. The armpit ...

That sudden, sharp pain in your inner thigh might be more than just a temporary discomfort. Groin strains represent one of the most common soft tissue injuries, particularly among those who ...

2 Department of Performance and Sports Sciences, KAA Ghent, Ghent, Belgium Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and muscle strain injury in ...