(にくばな)

にくばなれ
noun
muscle tear; pulled muscle
1. muscle tear; muscle strain; pulled muscle
an injury where muscle fibers are torn, typically from sudden movement or overexertion
肉離(にくばな)れを()こした。
I pulled a muscle.
ふくらはぎの肉離(にくばな)れで試合(しあい)欠場(けつじょう)した。
I missed the match due to a calf muscle tear.
準備(じゅんび)運動(うんどう)をしないと肉離(にくばな)れになりやすい。
You're prone to muscle tears if you don't warm up.

USAGE:

  • 肉離(にくばな)れを()こす (to pull a muscle)
  • 肉離(にくばな)れになる (to get a muscle tear)
  • ふくらはぎの肉離(にくばな)れ (calf muscle tear)
  • (ふと)ももの肉離(にくばな)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.

RELATED:

  • 捻挫(ねんざ) (sprain)
  • 打撲(だぼく) (bruise, contusion)
  • 骨折(こっせつ) (fracture)