1.
muscle tear; muscle strain; pulled muscle
an injury where muscle fibers are torn, typically from sudden movement or overexertion
Usage
- 肉離れを起こす (to pull a muscle)
- 肉離れになる (to get a muscle tear)
- ふくらはぎの肉離れ (calf muscle tear)
- 太ももの肉離れ (thigh muscle tear)
Causes
Often occurs in sports, especially during sprinting, jumping, or sudden movements. Common in the calf and thigh muscles.
Treatment
Typically requires rest, ice, and sometimes physical therapy. Recovery time varies based on severity.