A pulled muscle — also known as a muscle strain — occurs when a muscle stretches too much, which causes the muscle fibers or tendons to tear. Pulled muscles commonly occur in the lower back or ...

Source: Focus Medica. A condition characterized by stretching or tearing of a muscle. The strain often occurs in the lower back and in the muscle in the back of the thigh. Occurs when a muscle is ...

A less common symptom of neck strain is headaches, caused by excess tension in your muscles. Thankfully, most neck strains don’t take too long to heal, as long as you look after yourself.