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Suggest Home Remedy For Torn Muscle

HI, I do arobics while using 5lb weights every morning.Today I was lefting the 5lbs out & up from my side & I felt a little sting in my arm about 1/2 way between my elbow & shoulder(the outside) wasn't painful enough to stop my workout, but about a hour after my arm is very painful in the spot that I first felt the sting ,whenever I reach out to do anything. Doctor, did I tear a muscle, if so how do I treat it @ home?when can I continue my weight lifting? Thanks
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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Hello,

This is Dr. Papaqako asnwering your question.

Most probably you have a muscle strain.
If I was your caring doctor, I would recommend:
1) Apply ice the first 2 days, then heat locally.
2) Take pain killers regularly for 5-7 days (For example Ibuprofen 400-600 mg every 8 hours).
3) Apply an analgesic gel topically for about 3-4 times/day.

It will need some days so you wont have much pain. Start moving gradually for as much as you dont have pain. Total immobilization is not recommended. When pain do not bother you anymore start moving the arm in all movements that the other arm does, so it wont remain stiff.
Complete healing, and you being able to start your weight lifting, will need 4-6 weeks.

Hope this helps,
Take care.
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Suggest Home Remedy For Torn Muscle

Hello, This is Dr. Papaqako asnwering your question. Most probably you have a muscle strain. If I was your caring doctor, I would recommend: 1) Apply ice the first 2 days, then heat locally. 2) Take pain killers regularly for 5-7 days (For example Ibuprofen 400-600 mg every 8 hours). 3) Apply an analgesic gel topically for about 3-4 times/day. It will need some days so you wont have much pain. Start moving gradually for as much as you dont have pain. Total immobilization is not recommended. When pain do not bother you anymore start moving the arm in all movements that the other arm does, so it wont remain stiff. Complete healing, and you being able to start your weight lifting, will need 4-6 weeks. Hope this helps, Take care.