A severe muscle strain can result in a muscle tear. The tearing of the muscle can also damage small blood vessels, causing local bleeding (with or without bruising) and pain (caused by irritation of the nerve endings in the area).Of note, a sprain, in contrast to a strain, is an injury to ligaments. severe muscle strain can result in a muscle tear. The tearing of the muscle can also damage small blood vessels, causing local bleeding (with or without bruising) and pain (caused by irritation of the nerve endings in the area).
awkâ¢ward. 1. lacking skill or dexterity; clumsy. 2. lacking grace or ease, as in movement or posture: an awkward gesture. 3. lacking social graces or manners. 4. ill-adapted for ease of use or handling: an awkward tool.
1. of, pertaining to, containing, or characterized by irony or mockery: an ironic smile. 2. using or prone to irony. 3. coincidental; unexpected: It was ironic that I was seated next to my ex-husband at the dinner. [1620â30; < Late Latin Ä«rÅnicus < Greek eirÅnikÃ³s dissembling, insincere.