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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A strain is a twist, pull and/or tear of a muscle and/or tendon. Tendons are fibrous cords of tissue that attach muscles to bone. Strains and sprains are among the most common sports injuries.here are three classes of strains: Mild strains, in which the muscle/tendon is slightly stretched or pulled. Moderate strains, in which the muscle/tendon is overstretched and slightly torn, which results in some loss of function.