Symptoms of a groin pull are a mild (Grade 1) groin strain is discomforting and may not limit regular physical activity. A moderate (Grade 2) sprain causes moderate discomfort and limits or prevents running and jumping. A severe (Grade 3) strain causes pain when moving and other relative severe strain symptoms are  a stabbing pain in the groin area  swelling or bruising can develop several...

The hamstring is a group of muscles that starts at the hip extending downward the back of the thigh to the knee. The hamstring is three muscles Ÿ  the biceps femoris Ÿ  the semitendinosus Ÿ  and the semimembranosus This ternary muscle works thighs and bend the knees, that is essential for basic physical activity. The hamstring muscle is over-stretched and fibers are damaged,...

There are three levels of a pulled chest muscle. The most mild is a muscle spasm because of under-nourishment or insufficient blood supply to the muscle. A strained chest muscle is a tendon that binds muscle to bone, and it has been over-stretched. Tendon is not supposed to stretch, it is not flexible. A chest muscle tear is at least 5% tendon tear. A 50% tear is tendon rupture. A pulled...

A muscle strain is damage caused by over-stretching of muscle tissue. The muscle tissue becomes overloaded and is culminating to a complete or partial tear. Contracting the muscle is painful. Muscle strains are graded one to three: GRADE 1 STRAIN - damage to 5% of muscle fibers. It is a mild strain requiring two to three weeks rest GRADE 2 STRAIN - more extensive damage, with more muscle...

A calf strain is an injury to the gastrocnemius muscle (muscle strain). The strain is either a partial or complete tear. Most commonly, calf strains are minor tears of some muscle fibers, and the muscle tissue remains intact. Symptoms of a calf strain? An acute calf strain is painful. Calf strains are usually graded as follows: Grade I Calf Strain: mild discomfort, often minimal disability....

Scar tissue forms after injury to the normal collagen cells in the body. If you cut yourself, have surgery, or tear tissue in the body, scar tissue will develop. Scar tissue development is the normal self-healing process of the body. Ÿ  Understanding collagen Collagen is present in all of our body. There is collagen in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Also in skin and bones. The cellular...

Muscle strain is sometimes referred to as muscle pull. A severe muscle strain results in muscle tear. A muscle tear can damage small blood vessels, aggravating bleeding (bruising) and pain (irritation of nerve endings). A sprain, in contrast injures the ligaments. Strenuous activities, with sudden, quick heavy lifting, during sports frequently cause a muscle tear. Muscle strain symptoms usually...

How bad is my calf strain? A calf muscle tear is graded from one to three. A grade one is a minor tear with up to 10% of fibers involved. A grade two tear involves approximately 10% of muscle fibers up to 90% and a grade three is over 90% of fibers torn, or a full rupture. The injury is at the muscular tendinous junction, where the muscles meet the Achilles tendon. Symptoms of a grade two...

Conditioning of the lower body muscles is automatic and constant as you walk. A walker should supplement a walking program with calisthenics, weight training, and other activities to build strength. To maintain flexibility, that requires stretches for a functional walking routine. Walking can help you maintain yourself nimble. To burn fat without losing muscle or depriving the body of essential...

Some of the most commonly strained muscles are leg muscles like the thigh muscles, hamstrings, and calves. They are regularly used and these muscles are constantly absorbing shock during activity. Other regularly strained muscles are the groin and lower back. They are important because they partly support the spine. Strained muscle is tiny muscle fibers beginning to tear, because of overextension...