After lifting a ton of heavy stuff for a long distance. my biceps hurt like hell. How can I ease the pain?
Question:
Like I said, I've done this before. many, many times. Every time I move heavy stuff for long distances my biceps end up hurting for DAYS. Sometimes, the pain lasts a week. or a week-and-a-half.
Does anyone have any ideas as to how I can get the pain to stop? How can I ease the pain?
BTW, I don't particularly want to try hydrocortisone or cortisone creams. because they damage bones and underlying muscular tissue (a known, but lightly-spoken medical fact.).
DAMNIT, IT HURTS!! >:-o!!
Answers:
dude there is a chemical that is produced in muscles called lactic acid. Its what makes you tired and sore. If you stretch before and after lifting it reduces the amout of lactid acid that you build up. Stretching afterwards really really helps. Hurts when you stretch but it minimizes the overwell pain and duration of pain hope that helps.
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Tigerbalm
a 5th of jack daniels
Take Tylenol 8 hr.
Ice for 20 mins on 20 mins off
NEXT TIME Take the TYLENOL BEFORE doing ANY strenuous work.
I always forget to do that too! LOL
stretch and it my help to take an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. also, stay away from hot showers unless you are about to start physical activity again as this rushes blood to the area. another great way to help is three cycle of ice for 20 min then 20 min off.
You may have some chronic fibrotic tissue from the previous injuries you have sustained and unless this is worked on you may continue to have issues and not tolerate progressive strengthening to the bicep.I would ask for a therapy consult to an Occupational Therapist or PT that has special training in ASTYM, a treatment that can clear out the fibrosis and progressively allow full stretch and strengthening to your muscles. Good luck and in the mean time make sure you're doing some gentle stretching and icing.
It sounds like you overworked your muscles. Since some time has passed use heat to your arms like a heating pad three times a day if you can for 30-45 minutes. Do not lift heavy objects for awhile. To prevent further injury or possible rotator cuff tear of the shoulder. use good body mechanics: keep the object close to your body, use your legs when lifting. For now try Ibuprofen (aka Motrin) every 6-8 hours,or Aspirin with food as directed.They both have anti inflammation properties that can also help with your pain. Use these drugs wisely.You may be lifting objects that are too heavy for one person. Don't risk hurting yourself permanently. Lift smart. Get help. I hope you feel better soon. your gettin a work-out, thats all! You may possibly be causing microtearing of the filaments in the muscle,but it need not require medical attention.Just compress your muscles with the opposite hand to your biceps.you could add heat as well when they are feeling sore.
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