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While tears can be serious, it’s safe to say that most pulled muscles feel worse than the damage may actually be. Symptoms of a pulled muscle include swelling, spasms and feelings of stiffness.

But wait, what exactly are ‘pulled’ muscles? “A pulled muscle occurs when the muscle fibres have been torn,” explains Karen Gambardella, senior physiotherapist at BUPA Health Clinics.

As a frequent gym-goer, Whitehall figured the culprit was a pulled muscle. But unbeknownst to ... RELATED: 39-Year-Old Mom Shares Surprising Stroke Symptoms: "Felt Like I Was Drunk." ...