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Back Pain, Shoulder Blade Pain And Chest Pain. Applied Heat Over It. Is It A Bicep Injury?
while bench press with about 60 lbs, felt a pain in left bicep area. (like a tear). This happened over a week ago. Have applied heat without success, however pain is less severe. Within the last two days have felt pain in my back, left shoulder blade and left upper chest. Is this the result of the bicep injury or am I looking at something else???
Sat, 30 Nov 2013
Hello,
I have studied your case.
As per your reports and history it looks like there can be partial tear in your biceps muscle.
I will advise to
Rest the part and avoid any movements that produce pain.
Apply ice or a cold pack to the painful area for 15 to 20 minutes, 4 times a day for several days. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel.
Till time you can take anti-inflammatory and antibiotic if infection is suspected.
If swelling and bruise is not reducing and giving pain while I will advise you to further investigate for the cause of swelling.
I will advise you to do MRI and Ultrasound of the swelling.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
I have studied your case.
As per your reports and history it looks like there can be partial tear in your biceps muscle.
I will advise to
Rest the part and avoid any movements that produce pain.
Apply ice or a cold pack to the painful area for 15 to 20 minutes, 4 times a day for several days. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel.
Till time you can take anti-inflammatory and antibiotic if infection is suspected.
If swelling and bruise is not reducing and giving pain while I will advise you to further investigate for the cause of swelling.
I will advise you to do MRI and Ultrasound of the swelling.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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