3 Quick Steps to Recover from a Sprained & Torn Back Muscle

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How Do I Know If I’ve Strained My Back? It's no surprise that the anatomy of your back is very complex in of itself since you rely on it for many different things. But to understand what causes a strained back, let's focus on three components: tendons, muscles, and ligaments. In order for you to move, run, and twist, you need all three of these components to work properly. Since they are constantly working to hold your body upright, they are very prone to injuries such as tearing, pulling, and over-stretching. It’s important to understand that muscles get strained and ligaments get sprained! These are both considered soft tissue injuries, and people often use them interchangeably, but they are actually different A sprain occurs when a ligament stretches or tears. A strain occurs when a muscle or tendon stretches or tears.