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Possible Triceps Tear. Hello Yesterday I Was Putting A Bar
Question: Possible triceps tear.
Hello yesterday i was putting a bar on my back for squats. I lifted in a pressing motion and felt immediate pain in the back of my arm. I stopped immediately and used low weights to warm it up and completed my workout. Today it is not sore by itself but it is tender to deeper touch. Is it safe to workout lightly with it? Is it a tear or a strain? What should I do?
Hello yesterday i was putting a bar on my back for squats. I lifted in a pressing motion and felt immediate pain in the back of my arm. I stopped immediately and used low weights to warm it up and completed my workout. Today it is not sore by itself but it is tender to deeper touch. Is it safe to workout lightly with it? Is it a tear or a strain? What should I do?
Brief Answer:
Avoid the workout. Mild sprain or tear likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The presence of deep tenderness and mild pain is suggestive of a muscle sprain. Mild tear can also be present. It is best to avoid the workout involving the arms for next one week and allow the area to heal properly. All the painful activities must be restricted so that it does not cause any internal bleeding or hematoma formation. This is likely to heal on its own in next few days. In case the pain and tenderness increases then do consult your orthopedician for a direct examination.
I hope this answers your query.
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Wishing you good health.
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Avoid the workout. Mild sprain or tear likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The presence of deep tenderness and mild pain is suggestive of a muscle sprain. Mild tear can also be present. It is best to avoid the workout involving the arms for next one week and allow the area to heal properly. All the painful activities must be restricted so that it does not cause any internal bleeding or hematoma formation. This is likely to heal on its own in next few days. In case the pain and tenderness increases then do consult your orthopedician for a direct examination.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Dr. Raju A.T
So I have been doing a light workout in the meantime. Was that a mistake? If anything caused direct pain i would stop and not do it.
Brief Answer:
Light workout isn't harmful
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again .
You can do a little workout as long as it is not painful . Stop the exercise as soon as there is pain .
Rest is the best treatment .
Hope this answer is helpful .
Regards .
Light workout isn't harmful
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again .
You can do a little workout as long as it is not painful . Stop the exercise as soon as there is pain .
Rest is the best treatment .
Hope this answer is helpful .
Regards .
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