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Are strains and muscle tension aches the same thing?
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Opposites: Muscle tension implies prolonged contraction. Strain suggests transitory stretching beyond the usual muscle length.
Answered 9/28/2016
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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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