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 ...

A hamstring tear injury is a rip in the hamstring muscles. It happens when the hamstrings are overstretched or overloaded with too much weight. Depending on the injury, the hamstring can tear ...

Groin strains cause muscle damage or tears that lead to pain, limited mobility, weakness, and swelling. Resting and icing the injury helps with recovery, but severe cases might need therapy or surgery ...

Myalgia often results from muscle strain, injury, or overuse. Chronic conditions like fibromyalgia may require treatment to ease myalgia. Using stress management techniques, like journaling, ...

Your armpit, also known as the axilla, contains a large collection of lymph nodes, hair follicles, and sweat glands. A number of things can cause pain in the hollow created by your chest wall, muscles ...

Unexplained muscle pain in the arms and legs may be the result of benign issues. Or it may point to a more serious underlying condition, such as fibromyalgia, infection, or thyroid issues. Muscle pain ...

Prolonged sitting, bad posture and repetitive movements can create weak links in the muscular system that trigger ...

Pain in the triceps most often occurs due to triceps tendonitis. Other possible causes include triceps tears and snapping triceps syndrome. Treatments can depend on the cause. The triceps muscle is ...

Calf pain due to occasional nighttime leg cramps or an inflamed Achilles tendon is minor and can often be treated at home. Muscle-related cramps can be relieved by stretching and drinking water with ...

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...