arm pain

Post by **Danny** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:54 am

I think I pulled a muscle in my arm -- probably a lateral tricep. The last 2 days I climbed it started hurting really bad and I had to stop climbing. It starts deep in my arm but if I keep climbing the pain goes from my shoulder to my wrist and it's pretty acute. I'm guessing it's a torn muscle but if anyone has other ideas let me know. Also, what do you suggest about optimal healing strategy as far as time off etc.

Post by **der uber** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 12:13 pm

Ice.

If you can stretch and move it without pain, then do that.

Don't do any exerices that make it hurt. Probably should not do much with it for a few days or week and then check it again. If still bad after that consider seeing doctor (?).

Once the main inflamation is gone then exercise it but take it easy for a while. Stretch it a lot. But don't not do anything with it while it heals.

When healed and back to normal, warm up and stretch better. Consider adding some general strength exercise to your routine to keep this muscle well conditioned.

Post by **Danny** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 12:47 pm

Shoot, that's what I was afraid of. I was hoping this was a special case where the solution was to crank just a little harder and everything would be better.

Post by **JRTrash** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 3:44 pm

I had a raging case of tendonitis in the fall, went to see a sports med. doc and he gave me the 50/50 rule. Take a week off, then continue climbing but only 50% of your usual duration and at 50% of your maximum grade level, including any appropriate rehab exercises on the side. This worked well for me and allowed me to keep most of my conditioning so when you are back at 100% it doesn't take as long to reach your previous level of performance. Obviously, if you feel that doing something will make it worse, don't do it. Oh, and I have found that recovering from an arm injury is the perfect time to train footwork technique as you naturally want to relieve as much stress as possible from the injured area.

Post by **the lurkist** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:11 pm

I have an idea. See a sports medicine doc or a PT and don't take advice from anyone on this bbs

Post by **anticlmber** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:14 pm

i'd amputate. maybe both of them.

Post by **charlie** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:20 pm

Yer fukked. Embrace it.

Post by **anticlmber** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:52 pm

as long as you can still pick up a beer there is no problem.

Post by **Danny** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:31 pm

anticlmber wrote:as long as you can still pick up a beer there is no problem.

No doubt -- I guess I picked a bad week to quit drinking.

Post by **Saxman** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:38 pm

Prepare a tea made from hemlock. You'll feel much better.