Joplin or is a city in southern Jasper County and northern Newton County in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Missouri. Joplin is the largest city in Jasper County, though it is not the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 50,150. Joplin is the main hub of the three-county Joplin-Miami, Oklahoma metropolitan area.
A strain is an injury to a muscle in which the muscle fibers tear as a result of overstretching. A strain is also colloquially known as a pulled muscle or torn muscle. The equivalent injury to a ligament is a sprain. strain is an injury to a muscle in which the muscle fibers tear as a result of overstretching. A strain is also colloquially known as a pulled muscle or torn muscle. The equivalent injury to a ligament is a sprain.
The thigh muscles consist of three different sets of muscles, including the quadriceps, hamstrings and adductor muscles. They are each some of the strongest muscles in the body. A pulled thigh muscle occurs when the muscle fibers are torn slightly. Because the thigh muscles are used in many types of activities, such as running and jumping, a pulled muscle is very common. Symptoms of a pulled thigh muscle include pain in the thigh and possible bruising. Although a pulled thigh muscle is a not a serious injury, treatment may help promote healing and reduce discomfort.