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No. A sprain is an injury to a ligament. It is possible, however, to strain a back muscle.

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What is a thorace sprain?

Injury to the ligament (sprain) or to the muscle (strain) of the thoracic (mid-back) region usually accompanied by tearing of the tissue


What is the between a strain and a sprain?

Strain - muscle/tendons Sprain - ligaments


What effect does a muscle sprain have on the bones in the joint?

A muscle sprain can tear a ligament which holds two bones together.


How do you spell sprain?

That is the correct spelling of "sprain" (an over-stretched ligament or muscle).


What is the Difference between a muscle strain and a muscle sprain?

NO, You misunderstand the definitions. A sprain affects a joint and a strain affects a muscle E.G. I sprained my ankle and strained my calf. NO, You misunderstand the definitions. A sprain affects a joint and a strain affects a muscle E.G. I sprained my ankle and strained my calf.


What body part is damaged by a sprain?

muscle


Can you break your leg from a shin splint?

It's possible to sprain muscles in the shin area.


What is the difference a muscle strain and tendonitis?

A sprain is an injury in which a muscle is overstretched or torn. Tendinitis is an injury that occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed or torn. That's the difference between a muscle sprain and tendinitis.


What is the difference between a muscle strain and tendons?

A sprain is an injury in which a muscle is overstretched or torn. Tendinitis is an injury that occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed or torn. That's the difference between a muscle sprain and tendinitis.


Is a sprain a torn muscle?

It doesn't. You can sprain ligaments also.


Is it possible to sprain your leg?

Yes


What is differwnce between strain and sprain?

A sprain refers to the overstretching of ligaments. A strain reders to the overstretching of muscles.