An injury caused by a blow to a contracted or relaxed muscle.
US a painful cram in a leg or thigh (informal).
Colloquial term for muscle cramp or soreness, especially in the thigh or calf, usually after strenuous activity. Treatment is by heart application and a gradual stretching of the affected muscle.
A colloquial term for pain and tenderness in the fibromuscular tissue of the thighs, usually caused by muscle strain or tear. The condition is marked by sudden onset and aggravation on movement. Relief can be obtained from rest, local applications of cold, gentle massage, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.