When there is less amount of oxygen in muscle cells the Pyruvate (6 carbon molecule) is converted into lactic acid i.e another 3 carbon molecule therefore sudden activities change Pyruvate (6 carbon molecule)to lactic acid causing cramps and strains
Leg
The difference is that the strained muscle has more tension on it and the smooth muscle doesn't like if you break your leg you relay on the other leg to get you around so while the muscle fixes you should use the other arm.
shoulder?
Might be a pulled or strained muscle, but sounds more like a blood clot which can be fatal if untreated, suggest going to ER or calling an ambulance right away.
There is no set time for any strained muscle to heal, it is all dependent on the individual. It would be recommened to rest the strained muscle as much as possible as anything too strenuous will increase the length of recovery. There is a good five step process to remember called PRICE, this stands for: protection, rest, ice, compression & elevationhttp://www.wisegeek.com/how-should-i-treat-a-strained-muscle.htm Go to the above link for a helpful guide on how to treat a strained muscle. Hope this helps. Aaron
muscle
it is when a tendon or ligament is pulled it is when a tendon or ligament is pulled
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.
Cardiac muscle.
cold weather, or a strained muscle
You could have strained or pulled a muscle.
Then you probably strained them.