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muscular strain

[ˈmʌskjələr streɪn]
nounpl: muscular strains
distensão muscular
1. An injury to a muscle caused by overstretching or overuse, resulting in pain, weakness, or inflammation
The athlete suffered a muscular strain after lifting too much weight without proper warm-up.
O atleta sofreu uma distensão muscular após levantar muito peso sem aquecimento adequado.
2. The condition of excessive tension or stress placed on muscle fibers
Poor posture can lead to muscular strain in the neck and shoulders.
A má postura pode levar a uma distensão muscular no pescoço e nos ombros.
Synonyms
muscle strainmuscle pullmuscle tearmuscle injury
Antonyms
muscle relaxationmuscle recovery

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distensão muscular
most common term used in Brazil
Brazil (medical)
estiramento muscular
used in medical contexts
Portugal
distensão muscular
standard term in European Portuguese
Portugal (medical)
entorse muscular
less common alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

pull a muscle
muscle fatigue
overexertion injury
acute muscle injury
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