What is elongation?
Elongation is an overstretching of a muscle or of one of its tendons. The vast majority of muscles attach at each of their extremities to two separate bones; generally, by an intermediary extension of its structure called a tendon.
What are the most common signs and symptoms of elongation?
- Pain in the affected muscle
- Increase in pain when touched or upon contraction of the affected muscle
What can cause elongation?
Excessive strain on a muscle during effort can result in the stretching of the muscle fibers beyond their elastic capacity.
Physiotherapists are there for you!
Following an elongation, physiotherapy professionals will be able to reduce your pain and give you exercises and advice so you can fully regain your muscular contraction without pain.