Is it DOMS or an injury?

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T1DCarnivoreRunner
T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
This isn't from working out, but I think is similar enough that some of you might be able to help. Tues. and Wed. last week, I was tearing apart an old shed. It was wood mostly, so a lot of prying, lifting, pushing/pulling. Mostly prying, though. Wood pieces nailed together.

On Thurs., I started to feel sore in my right forearm. I thought it was DOMS and would get better. Today, I'm suddenly worse. I barely have the strength to lift a beverage. Is it normal for DOMS to last this long? Could I have torn a muscle or tendon? Should I wait it out a bit longer and see if it improves?

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  • rick_po
    rick_po Posts: 449 Member
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    No, DOMS doesn't normally last that long. Sounds like an injury.
  • vorgas
    vorgas Posts: 741 Member
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    DOMS is generally soreness throughout the affected muscle group.
    Injury is a specific localized pain.
    Sprains begin to hurt worse the farther extended a muscle stretches.
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
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    If you have exercised for some time you become aware of the difference between Doms and something that isnt right. It doesnt sound like Doms and you should rest it to see of it heals by itself or starts to improve. If its still hurting, then you have to make a choice about whether it warrants going to the Drs.
  • foursirius
    foursirius Posts: 321 Member
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    That does not sound like doms.

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