Recognizing the Signs of a Pulled Back Muscle
Back pain. Athletic running man with injury in sportswear rubbing touching lower back muscles standing on road outside at night.
Your spine is divided into three sections – the neck, the upper back/shoulders, and the lower back. When it comes to recognizing the signs of a pulled back muscle, however, it all depends upon where the injury is located.
Signs of Pulled Muscle in the Neck:
- Pain in the neck/upper back portion of the body.
- Very little range of motion in the neck
- Stiffness in the neck
- Pain pulsing through shoulders and/or arms
- Headaches
Signs of Pulled Muscle in Shoulders and Upper Back:
- Pain between the spine and shoulder blade
- Muscle spasms in the upper back
- Knots and a sense of tightness in the upper back and shoulders
- Pain when moving shoulders
Signs of Pulled Muscle in Lower Back:
- Aches and stiffness in the lower back
- Pain that becomes worse with movement
- Pain pulsing to the hips and legs
- Limited range of motion
- Spasms in the lower back
- Pain while sitting, standing, or walking
