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Not able to do pull ups and chin ups
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Last week I trained by biceps after a period of 4-5 months and lifted same weights I used to lift earlier. Further I did 3 sets of 8-10 chinups. But after the workout my arm's got swollen and it took nearly 4-5 days for recovery.
After that I again started weightlifting for other body parts but when the turn came for biceps, I was not able to lift the weights at all and even with every light weights it was taking a lot of efforts. Further, I was not able to even a single chin up. Then, I tried to do pull up and was not able to do that as well, earlier I could do 3 sets of 5-6 pull ups easily.
What is happening?. Are the muscles still recovering or I have torn by bicep muscle? I don't feel any pain as such in the bicep area.
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Icing for 15-20 minutes 3-4 times a day and visit therapist for further treatment
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Please visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for assessment and treatment
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It might be a soft tissue injury which occurred due to over exertion.Do not lift weights until inflammation subsides.
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Take rest,apply ice pack to relieve inflammation and pain.
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Visit ur nearby physiotherapist for proper assessment and diagnosis.
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consult a senior physio nearby directly .
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You need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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I need to check the clinical movements in detail.
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Your problem might be due to muscle injury. You have to give rest. You should consult a physiotherapist in person for complete assessment and treatment.
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Might be the muscles or tissues got teared need to assess it properly, consulting in person with orthopaedician if adviced for proper treatment.
Dont lift weights untill the inflammation reduces completely and there should be no pain, apply ice pack if needed.
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
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21 yrs exp
Bangalore
Sounds like tendinopathy, visit a Sports Physiotherapist in your area
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Dr. Steephan John (PT)
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Bangalore
kindly get a proper assessment and treatment form nearby physiotherapist
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Dr. MANISH SHARMA (PT)
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3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Crate negative pressure on your muscle. Before that consult with good Physio
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Online consultation
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
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20 yrs exp
Jammu
It seems like soft tissue injury. Please consult online for more details n treatment plan accordingly
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