Many patients with back pain, leg pain, or weakness of the lower extremity muscles are diagnosed with a herniated disc. When a disc herniation occurs, the cushion that sits between the spinal vertebra is pushed outside its normal position.
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Strain is defined as to exert or stretch to the maximum or to injure by too much exertion. 1  An example of strain is for a spectator to stretch over his seat to see a concert. 2  An example of strain is for a football player to pull a muscle from playing too roughly.  to draw or stretch tight.