Lifting injury's????
Marcillene
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So.... letes just say someone started lifting, and on day 6 may have torn something in their arm slightly. Yes bruising occurred, and range of motion is limited.
How long should a person rest their arm from bench presses or strenuous lifting?
How long should a person rest their arm from bench presses or strenuous lifting?
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Marcillene wrote: »So.... letes just say someone started lifting, and on day 6 may have torn something in their arm slightly. Yes bruising occurred, and range of motion is limited.
How long should a person rest their arm from bench presses or strenuous lifting?
Having done this myself I would suggest you see a Sports Med doc or at a minimum go to your doctor and get a referral for an MRI to see how bad is. You will need to take some meaningful time off from the lifts affected by that injury. It took me about 4-months and I probably rushed it to be honest, probably should've requested surgery too because it didn't heal quite right on its own.0 -
Sam_I_Am77 wrote: »Marcillene wrote: »So.... letes just say someone started lifting, and on day 6 may have torn something in their arm slightly. Yes bruising occurred, and range of motion is limited.
How long should a person rest their arm from bench presses or strenuous lifting?
Having done this myself I would suggest you see a Sports Med doc or at a minimum go to your doctor and get a referral for an MRI to see how bad is. You will need to take some meaningful time off from the lifts affected by that injury. It took me about 4-months and I probably rushed it to be honest, probably should've requested surgery too because it didn't heal quite right on its own.
Definitely go to a doctor.
And when you're healed, take a refresher on proper form.0 -
Unfortunately I think it was more of a 'pushed myself through a rep too many'. Everything online generally says heat, ice and anti-inflammatory is all unless it is bad enough needing surgery. I think/hope it will heal... its day 4.5 of after-rest and the bruising is almost faded gone. Afraid to risk it.0
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Marcillene wrote: »Unfortunately I think it was more of a 'pushed myself through a rep too many'. Everything online generally says heat, ice and anti-inflammatory is all unless it is bad enough needing surgery. I think/hope it will heal... its day 4.5 of after-rest and the bruising is almost faded gone. Afraid to risk it.
I would not do ANY weight bearing involving that arm until you have completely pain free range of motion. After that, try something that may feel ridiculous - like a 1 lb bar bell or even a can of soup - put yourself through range of motion and if you have ANY pain you are not good to go. The bruising indicates a tear -0 -
depends.Marcillene wrote: »So.... letes just say someone started lifting, and on day 6 may have torn something in their arm slightly. Yes bruising occurred, and range of motion is limited.
How long should a person rest their arm from bench presses or strenuous lifting?
What has their medical treatment team told them to do?
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Marcillene wrote: »Unfortunately I think it was more of a 'pushed myself through a rep too many'. Everything online generally says heat, ice and anti-inflammatory is all unless it is bad enough needing surgery. I think/hope it will heal... its day 4.5 of after-rest and the bruising is almost faded gone. Afraid to risk it.
When I tore my pectoral tendon it bruised pretty good but the bruise was actually located around my bicep because that's where the blood settled. Give it a couple days but have a doctor in-mind.
It may not have been an issue of form. If it's just 6-days it may have been an issue of your tendon(s) (I'm assuming of course) weren't ready for what you were about to do.0 -
I waited too long to see a doctor after injuring my wrist last summer. In case this is holding anyone back from seeing their doctor, there's a world of options between RICE/MEAT and surgery. My medical team's treatment plan included prescription medications, braces of varying degree, ultrasound, UV light, and mobility/strengthening routines. My wrist is still not yet 100%, but in some ways it's stronger than most now. I would see a doctor if it hurts more than a few days.Everything online generally says heat, ice and anti-inflammatory is all unless it is bad enough needing surgery.0 -
I like to eat rice and meat.0
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I can't help making this thread sound like a broken record: Get it checked out at least by your own doc, if not then a sports medicine specialist. In the meantime, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Advil (as long as you're not allergic!!!) and ice or heat, whatever feels best. Oh yeah, and REST it!0
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Sam_I_Am77 wrote: »Marcillene wrote: »Unfortunately I think it was more of a 'pushed myself through a rep too many'. Everything online generally says heat, ice and anti-inflammatory is all unless it is bad enough needing surgery. I think/hope it will heal... its day 4.5 of after-rest and the bruising is almost faded gone. Afraid to risk it.
When I tore my pectoral tendon it bruised pretty good but the bruise was actually located around my bicep because that's where the blood settled. Give it a couple days but have a doctor in-mind.
It may not have been an issue of form. If it's just 6-days it may have been an issue of your tendon(s) (I'm assuming of course) weren't ready for what you were about to do.
I definitely believe this is probably the case. the bruising is located on my outer arm & bicep. I have one arm that is weaker than the other and pushed out one too many reps before that particular arm was ready.0 -
depends.Marcillene wrote: »So.... letes just say someone started lifting, and on day 6 may have torn something in their arm slightly. Yes bruising occurred, and range of motion is limited.
How long should a person rest their arm from bench presses or strenuous lifting?
What has their medical treatment team told them to do?
Web MD has told me heat/ice.
joking. 0 -
Marcillene wrote: »Unfortunately I think it was more of a 'pushed myself through a rep too many'. Everything online generally says heat, ice and anti-inflammatory is all unless it is bad enough needing surgery. I think/hope it will heal... its day 4.5 of after-rest and the bruising is almost faded gone. Afraid to risk it.
I would not do ANY weight bearing involving that arm until you have completely pain free range of motion. After that, try something that may feel ridiculous - like a 1 lb bar bell or even a can of soup - put yourself through range of motion and if you have ANY pain you are not good to go. The bruising indicates a tear -
Good advice!0 -
Marcillene wrote: »
depends.Marcillene wrote: »So.... letes just say someone started lifting, and on day 6 may have torn something in their arm slightly. Yes bruising occurred, and range of motion is limited.
How long should a person rest their arm from bench presses or strenuous lifting?
What has their medical treatment team told them to do?
Web MD has told me heat/ice. joking.
I'm not. Seriously, go see your doc. If nothing else, to get an all clear.0 -
Marcillene wrote: »
depends.Marcillene wrote: »So.... letes just say someone started lifting, and on day 6 may have torn something in their arm slightly. Yes bruising occurred, and range of motion is limited.
How long should a person rest their arm from bench presses or strenuous lifting?
What has their medical treatment team told them to do?
Web MD has told me heat/ice. joking.
For cancer? Wow.
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Marcillene wrote: »
depends.Marcillene wrote: »So.... letes just say someone started lifting, and on day 6 may have torn something in their arm slightly. Yes bruising occurred, and range of motion is limited.
How long should a person rest their arm from bench presses or strenuous lifting?
What has their medical treatment team told them to do?
Web MD has told me heat/ice. joking.
I'm not. Seriously, go see your doc. If nothing else, to get an all clear.
in all seriousness now... just a regular doc, or injury specialist?0 -
cheshirecatastrophe wrote: »Marcillene wrote: »
depends.Marcillene wrote: »So.... letes just say someone started lifting, and on day 6 may have torn something in their arm slightly. Yes bruising occurred, and range of motion is limited.
How long should a person rest their arm from bench presses or strenuous lifting?
What has their medical treatment team told them to do?
Web MD has told me heat/ice. joking.
For cancer? Wow.
Well, technically web md told me i was dying.... but i learned a long time ago to not listen to Web MD.0 -
Marcillene wrote: »Marcillene wrote: »
depends.Marcillene wrote: »So.... letes just say someone started lifting, and on day 6 may have torn something in their arm slightly. Yes bruising occurred, and range of motion is limited.
How long should a person rest their arm from bench presses or strenuous lifting?
What has their medical treatment team told them to do?
Web MD has told me heat/ice. joking.
I'm not. Seriously, go see your doc. If nothing else, to get an all clear.
in all seriousness now... just a regular doc, or injury specialist?
Orthopedic dr. Sports med dr. Physio. Physical therapist1 -
lishie_rebooted wrote: »Marcillene wrote: »Marcillene wrote: »
depends.Marcillene wrote: »So.... letes just say someone started lifting, and on day 6 may have torn something in their arm slightly. Yes bruising occurred, and range of motion is limited.
How long should a person rest their arm from bench presses or strenuous lifting?
What has their medical treatment team told them to do?
Web MD has told me heat/ice. joking.
I'm not. Seriously, go see your doc. If nothing else, to get an all clear.
in all seriousness now... just a regular doc, or injury specialist?
Orthopedic dr. Sports med dr. Physio. Physical therapist
You may or may not need a referral from your primary care doc (or an urgent care center). If you do, see if you can get one over the phone.0
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