Pulled & Strained Back Muscle Treatment

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What’s the Difference Between the Muscles, Tendons, & Ligaments in Your Back? If you’re experiencing pain and discomfort in your back, it is likely you have either strained or sprained your back. So what does that mean exactly? Well, the discomfort that you are experiencing can occur in your muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your back. While all of these parts help to hold up and support your spine, they are composed and perform different functions! Muscles: Constructed of bundles of stretchy, fibrous tissue, which are connected to your bones and joints by tendons. This helps allow your body to move in many different positions. Tendons: Constructed of cords of sturdy, tough fibrous collagen tissue, which attach your muscles to your bones. These are strong but still flexible and help your muscles to move your bones and joints. Ligaments: Constructed of slightly elastic fibrous tissues, which connect two or more bones together. This helps stabilize your joints while you are sitting or standing still and prevent excessive movement injuries such as hyperextension and hyperflexion. Still confused? Read more about the anatomy of your back , it's muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Did I Sprain or Strain My Back? Sprains and strains are very commonly confused with one another but both are essentially soft tissue injuries. The muscles in your back can get strained whereas the ligaments in your back can get sprained. A sprain occurs when a ligament stretches or tears. A strain occurs when a muscle or tendon stretches or tears. Some of the common causes of a strained or pulled back muscle include: Heavy lifting Sports such as basketball, football, and golf that require frequent twisting/turning Trauma or a fall Poor posture Obesity Those who have a pulled or torn muscle in their back might experience soreness or tenderness, especially in the region of your injury. In addition, symptoms of a pulled muscle may include pain that worsens when you stand, walk or twist. Some indi