A pulled (or strained) muscle could take a few days to feel better. Severe injury could take weeks to months. Find out what ...

A pulled abdominal muscle is an overuse injury that often happens in sports or when lifting something heavy. The muscle is stretched too far, causing tiny, microscopic tears. It's also known as an ...

A teenager was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer just a month after he was told he had pulled a muscle in his back and now his family are trying to raise £50,000 for life-extending treatment ...

But wait, what exactly are ‘pulled’ muscles? “A pulled muscle occurs when the muscle fibres have been torn,” explains Karen Gambardella, senior physiotherapist at BUPA Health Clinics.