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Are strains and muscle tension aches the same thing?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Opposites: Muscle tension implies prolonged contraction. Strain suggests transitory stretching beyond the usual muscle length.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

A strain: is a low grade injury to the muscle. Muscle tension implies that the muscle is in a dynamically contracted state. Strain is an injury, tension is muscle contraction.

Answered 9/29/2016

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