Pain in lower Bicep

[Mohawkmike]

I was training biceps today and during my second set of preacher curls i got pain in my lower right bicep that radiates up my bicep and into the front of my shoulder. When I straighten my arm the pain ISN'T as persistent, hurts more when I bend my elbow and my bicep is flexed. I trained through the pain because I wanted to finish my workout. It's been a few hours now since I worked out and the pain is still there. Absolutely NO sign of bruising. Any ideas of what it is? And what to do for it?

 

[01dragonslayer]

I was training biceps today and during my second set of preacher curls i got pain in my lower right bicep that radiates up my bicep and into the front of my shoulder. When I straighten my arm the pain ISN'T as persistent, hurts more when I bend my elbow and my bicep is flexed. I trained through the pain because I wanted to finish my workout. It's been a few hours now since I worked out and the pain is still there. Absolutely NO sign of bruising. Any ideas of what it is? And what to do for it?

Could be a minor tear or strain.

Rest the muscle. For either a first or second degree injury, medical care is not typically needed. You can treat these injuries with RICE, a mnemonic for the steps treatment.

Step one is to rest the injured area.

Ice the area. Apply ice, either in the form of a bag of frozen peas or crushed/cubed ice in a protective plastic wrapping. Wrap the ice pack in a cloth or thin towel before you use it. Apply the ice to the affected area for 15 to 20 minutes every two hours for the first two days after the injury.


Compress the muscle. You can also wrap the injured area with an ace bandage to protect the area for the first 48 to 72 hours. Be sure to wrap it snugly, but not too tight.

Elevate the injured limb. You can also elevate the injured limb above your heart to help reduce the swelling. Place the limb up on some pillows and lay down. Make sure that you are in a comfortable position.


Avoid HARM. For the first 72 hours after you tear a muscle, it is important to avoid doing certain things that can make your injury worse. The activities you should avoid can be represented by the acronym HARM, which stands for:


Heat. Don’t use a heating pad or take a hot bath.
Alcohol. Don’t drink alcohol because this can increase the bleeding and swelling. It may also cause your injury to take longer to heal.
Running. Don’t run or do any other strenuous activities that might worsen your injury.
Massage. Don’t get a massage or massage the injured area because this can cause more bleeding and swelling.

Eat well to help heal a torn muscle. Eat foods that contain a lot of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, antioxidants, and protein to speed up the healing process. Some foods that would help include: citrus fruits, sweet potatoes, blueberries, chicken, walnuts, and many more.

Take acetaminophen for the first two days. Acetaminophen is recommended for the first two days after you tear a muscle because it is less likely to increase bleeding. Then, you can switch to an NSAID, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, after the first two days.

Take an anti-inflammatory medication for a short time period. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, can help to rehabilitate your torn muscle. Take recommended doses of Ibuprofen or Aspirin for 3-7 days after the injury. Don’t take NSAIDs for a longer time period than this or you may suffer from long term side effects such as upset stomach.

NSAID medications stop pain, but also may stop a phase of chemical reactions that are important in long-term healing. Many doctors recommend their use starting 48 hours after the injury.
Take ibuprofen or naproxen with food and a glass of water to avoid gastric complications such as ulcers. Be careful if you have asthma, as anti-inflammatory drugs can make an asthma attack more likely.

 

[The Beef]

Ice and rest man. Probably not torn but rest it for awhile. Probably just a strain

 

[Mohawkmike]

That's what I'm thinking too that it's NOT torn. Been pop'in some norco's that I got awhile ago to help ease the pain

 

[01dragonslayer]

That's what I'm thinking too that it's NOT torn. Been pop'in some norco's that I got awhile ago to help ease the pain

Even if it was a slight tear you could have some bruising....probaly just a muscle strain. Hopefully it heals soon and your back at it.