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[cma2180]

For the last few weeks i haven't been able to train my bi-ceps because of this sharp pain in my right forearm. It only happens when I'm doing some sort of pulling exercise, really only when doing bi-ceps. Even when I go to open a window or shit like that it hurts. Doesn't seem the be a pulled muscle because I can squeeze my whole arm and nothing hurts. Nor is my arm swollen so I don't think it is sprained or anything like that. but it does feel like its coming from the center and not the muscle. Don't really know what it is, anyone with suggestions or similar injury.

[Sienna]

i once heard that kind of pain can be related to your grip. if you switch up the grip do you still get the same pain?

[cma2180]

No, if I use an ez curl bar and reverse my grip so my palms are facing down I don't feel a thing. Its only when my palms are facing up. If thats the case I can't really get a full bi-cep work out with that grip. I haven't really worked my bi-ceps in like 3 weeks and it still doens't seem to be going away.

[Fishsticks]

Originally Posted by cma2180

For the last few weeks i haven't been able to train my bi-ceps because of this sharp pain in my right forearm. It only happens when I'm doing some sort of pulling exercise, really only when doing bi-ceps. Even when I go to open a window or shit like that it hurts. Doesn't seem the be a pulled muscle because I can squeeze my whole arm and nothing hurts. Nor is my arm swollen so I don't think it is sprained or anything like that. but it does feel like its coming from the center and not the muscle. Don't really know what it is, anyone with suggestions or similar injury.

Tendonitis... Or Tenis Elbow... Search it I bet you look for it on google, you will get similar reports... I have had it from Baseball so I know and feel your pain

[sterlingshiding]

me too, i have to use dumbbells to curl, everything else hurts...

[cma2180]

Thanx, did some research and that might be waht I have. Sux, I just won't work my bi's for a few more weeks and see what happens. I biefly tried to change my grip tonight and did hammer curls and I didn't really feel it, but once I change my grip it comes back. I worked out my chest tonight and when doing dumbell flys I also felt it.

[Sienna]

b/c of my athletic training background, i immediately thought tendonitis or bursitis (tennis elbow) as well, but the same thing happened to a girl on another board and it wound up being her grip. also if u are white knuckling the bar (too tight) this pain can also be a cause.

if; however, it is tendonitis, that is an over use injury. unfort the only way to get better is to rest it. NSAIDS and OTC anti-inflammatorys such as tylenol, advil etc can help w/ pain and inflammation.

Here is some info that i found: (taken from website: http://order-recovery.com/tendonitis...-treatment.htm)

It is estimated that close to 6 percent of the population, young and old suffer from Tendonitis. This is a common problem which can be treated, and with Recovery results are guaranteed!

To understand how Tendonitis is treated we must look at a few different items:

Warning Signs of Tendinitis & Bursitis.
What is Tendinitis?
What Bursitis is?
Common Treatments
How Recovery works!
WHAT ARE THE WARNING SIGNS?


The following symptoms may indicate that you have tendinitis or bursitis:

Pain, stiffness and swelling of the affected area

Pain that is worse in the evening/at night

Restricted movement in the area surrounding the injury

Pain that is usually worse after movement of the affected area

The diagnosis of tendinitis and bursitis requires a thorough medical history and physical examination. Although blood tests may be ordered to confirm underlying conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes, they are generally not necessary to diagnose tendinitis or bursitis.

What is Tendinitis?
Tendinitis (sometimes spelled tendonitis) and bursitis are conditions that affect the tendons and bursae of the joints. The term tendon refers to the connective tissue that joins two muscle groups.

Stability and flexibility are essential for healthy tendon function. The muscles and tendons power our joints, allowing us to move. The bursae (plural for “bursa”) are sac-like fluid filled structures that allow the tissue structures to glide smoothly against each other.

Tendinitis is a painful condition associated with inflammation of a tendon. Inflammation of a tendon sheath is referred to as tenosynovitis. Inflammation of a tendon (Tendinitis) and the lining of the tendon sheath (tenosynovitis), usually occurring simultaneously, resulting in friction and pain.

Symptoms of Tendinitis include pain on motion of affected areas, localized tenderness along the tendon, may exhibit accumulation of fluid, disabling pain, calcification (may be visible as lumps).



What is Bursitis?
Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa. Bursitis is inflammation or irritation of a bursa. Bursitis is painful and may be associated with thickening of the bursal wall and potential adhesion formation.

Bursae are sac-like cavities or potential cavities that contain synovial fluid located at tissue sites where friction occurs (between bone and other moving structures such as muscles, skin or tendons). The bursa allows smooth gliding between these structures.


Since both tendons and bursae are located near joints, inflammation in these tissues will often be perceived as joint pain and mistaken for arthritis.

The most common areas affected are the Shoulders, Hips, Knees and Elbows. The symptoms of bursitis and tendinitis are similar: pain and stiffness made worse by movement. Pain may be worse at night. Although tendinitis and bursitis are usually temporary conditions, they may become recurrent or chronic problems.



HOW ARE TENDINITIS AND BURSITIS TREATED?
If you have been diagnosed with tendinitis or bursitis, your treatment will depend on the specific cause and nature of the condition. Common treatments include rest or immobilization of the affected area/s and medication to control pain. Here are the most commonly used medications for tendinitis/bursitis, and how they work.


ACETAMINOPHEN
For mild to moderate tendinitis, doctors may recommend acetaminophen (Tylenol®, Panadol®, Exdol®, etc.) to relieve pain. Acetaminophen is only a pain reliever and has no anti-inflammatory properties. For this reason it can generally be safely combined with anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s advice. Acetaminophen can be purchased without a prescription and does not decrease the tendon damage. There are dosage limits of acetaminophen so caution should be exercised when taking this medication along with other medications that may contain acetaminophen. (Cold medications and drinks frequently contain acetaminophen.) Overdosing on acetaminophen can cause liver damage.

NSAIDs
Pronounced “ensayds,” these drugs help reduce pain and swelling associated with tendinitis, while decreasing stiffness. When a low dose is taken, NSAIDs control pain, but higher doses are required to reduce inflammation. The problem with NSAIDs is their side effects. Taking more than one NSAID at a time increases the possibility of heartburn and severe side effects such as ulcers and bleeding. NSAIDs inhibit the blood’s ability to clot properly and may therefore interact with blood-thinning medications such as coumadin. Kidney disease has also been reported as a side effect.

Most NSAIDs require a prescription, including Naproxen®, Relafen®, Indocid®, Voltaren®, Feldene® and Clinoril®. Other NSAIDs are available over-the-counter; these include ASA (Aspirin®, Anacin® and others), and ibuprofen (Motrin IB®, Advil® and others.)

COX-2 Inhibitors
This sub-class of NSAID has recently been introduced to the North American marketplace. The most frequently prescribed Cox-2 inhibitors are celecoxib (Celebrex®), rofecoxib (Vioxx®), valdecoxib (Bextra®) and meloxicam (Mobicox®). Unlike standard NSAIDs, Cox-2 inhibitors do not inhibit proper blood clotting. Recent evidence, however, strongly suggests that Cox-2 inhibitors have the same degree of negative side effects as standard NSAIDs—including contributing to kidney failure—and may increase the risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.

CORTICOSTEROIDS
Oral corticosteroid drugs are frequently used to treat extreme inflammation, pain and stiffness. The most commonly used oral corticosteroid is prednisone. Long-term use of this drug may give rise to cataracts, high blood pressure, problems sleeping, muscle loss, bruising, osteoporosis (thinning of the bones), weight gain, immune suppression and increased susceptibility to infection. If you are prescribed a corticosteroid, your doctor will give you the lowest possible dose to begin with, slowly reducing this after six months use.

Cortisone may be injected directly into the joint to relieve severe inflammation and swelling. Cortisone mimics the anti-inflammatory effects of cortisol—a hormone produced naturally in the body. A cortisone injection can provide almost immediate relief for a tender, swollen or inflamed joint. However, since corticosteroids can weaken cartilage and remove minerals from the bone, they should only be used rarely. Chronic use of corticosteroids may result in immune suppression and increase the risk of infection.

NUTRICOL™ (Biostructural Medicine RECOVERY™)
Doctors recommend Nutricol ™ (Biostructural Medicine RECOVERY™), which stabilizes joint structures (cartilage, bone, tendons, bursae, synovium, ligaments, and blood vessels) and decreases joint breakdown, inflammation and pain (anti-catabolic/anti-inflammatory). Biostructural Medicine RECOVERY™ also increases cell receptivity to hormones such as insulin required to speed repair of tendon tissue (anabolic repair).

This formulation, available as Recovery™ here at OrderRecovery.com, is proposed to reduce the inflammation that accompanies tendinitis and bursitis. This may reduce the likelihood of progression and diminish accompanying pain. Nutricol™ (Recovery™) is an anti-catabolic agent that works at cellular level to help stabilize joint structures. Biomedica Laboratories, Inc. also believes that this proprietary blending of plant nutrients naturally increases the cells’ receptivity to hormones such as insulin which are required to speed tissue repair.

Nutricol™ (Recovery™) may be safely combined with other anti-inflammatory medications or taken on its own to help counter pain and inflammation. It does not produce unpleasant side effects. Since this product works to modify your body’s responses, it may take up to six weeks for you to experience relief, with most people noticing benefits within a month.

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