What are signs and symptoms for a pulled muscle?

Signs and symptoms of a pulled muscle may include:

- Sudden, sharp pain in the affected muscle

- Muscle weakness

- Swelling

- Bruising

- Difficulty moving the affected area

- Increased pain when touching or contracting the muscle

- Muscle spasms

- Tenderness to the touch

- Inability to continue a normal level of physical activity

- Pain that worsens with movement