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A strain is a twist, pull and/or tear of a muscle and/or tendon. Tendons are fibrous cords of tissue that attach muscles to bone. Strains and sprains are among the most common sports injuries.
A strain is an injury to a muscle and/or tendons. Tendons are fibrous cords of tissue that attach muscles to the bone. Strains often occur in your foot, leg (typically the hamstring) or back.Similar to sprains, a strain may be a simple stretch in your muscle or tendon, or it may be a partial or complete tear in the muscle-and-tendon combination.Typical symptoms of a strain include pain, muscle spasm, muscle weakness, swelling, inflammation, and cramping. Grade 1 sprain (mild): Slight stretching and some damage to the fibers (fibrils) of the ligament. 2  Grade 2 sprain (moderate): Partial tearing of the ligament. 3  There is abnormal looseness (laxity) in the joint when it is moved in certain ways. 4  Grade 3 sprain (severe): Complete tear of the ligament.