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Do Biceps Tears Require Surgery?

hi ive been suffering from tricep and bicep pain. felt it almost immediatly after a intense work out. feel tightness on my triceps just by scratching my nose and a small pinch in the center of my biceps just while pumping gass or lifting a plate. my fear is that its a tear and would need surgery. any advice
Mon, 2 Nov 2015
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refrain from all movement of arm. use arm sling to rest it, apply anti-inflammatory gel massage 5-7 days.take advil tabs twice after meals. dont use arm for 7 days.,if it still hurts, then show to orthopedic doctor for further assessment
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Do Biceps Tears Require Surgery?

refrain from all movement of arm. use arm sling to rest it, apply anti-inflammatory gel massage 5-7 days.take advil tabs twice after meals. dont use arm for 7 days.,if it still hurts, then show to orthopedic doctor for further assessment thanks