Brennon King

A "torn" vs. "pulled" muscle may sound different, but they're the same thing on a spectrum. Here's how to tell where yours falls — and the counterintuitive recovery steps that actually work. Updated May 2026 | 8 min read A "pulled" and 'torn' muscle are both muscle strains, just different degrees of severity Both involve some amount of actual tearing of muscle fibers Hot Take: Do not stretch it, ice it, or rest it completely Heat, massage, foam rolling, and light cardio are your best...

Injury & Recovery As a sports medicine professional, I help athletes through this exact situation every day. But I kept running through the pain anyway - until I couldn't ignore it anymore. 3 minutes I've been dealing with Achilles Tendinitis for the better part of five years. For most of that time, I did what a lot of people do — I kept running hoping it’ll get better on its own (cue palm to face). I started foam rolling more, and backed off when it flared up. I knew I’d have to rehab it,...