have a muscle strain vs strain a muscle

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

how do you say?

After massage you might have a strain muscle, … you might strain a muscle, possibly you might have a muscle strain.

I reckon, the first one sounds naturally.

2

I’d say: After massage you might have muscle strain.

3

thanks :slight_smile:

4

I thought massage was meant to stop muscle strain.

5

Not really, Beees. Massage could give rise to muscle strain due to the pressing. The muscle will finally get relaxed just like after exercise to take up the expected effect.