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Hi, I would like to know if my symptoms sound like a pulled muscle to you or not. On the 4th of July we went swimming(laps)there were those water weights there and I picked them up and was just messing with them well two days later my right arm is swollen in the armpit and I can barely move it and its been like that ever since it was swollen real bad in my armpit the first week and now week 3 its swollen all along my tricep to my elbow, I can feel like a ligament or a muscle that feels torn all the way from my index finger to my armpit so that's why I thought it was a torn muscle but its so severe and I just don't know what it is? Can you help?Thanks
Dear Katie,
Yes your initial presentation sounds like a significant muscle pull, but due to the prolonged recovery time and the amount of swelling you are experiencing, this could be more severe such as actual muscle tears or disruption of the joint capsule in the shoulder. With the symptoms you are describing, there may be an associated nerve injury as well and this should be followed up on. The best thing you can do at this point is have it examined. I would recommend an orthopedist who has specialized training in sports injury to check out the problem.
If a significant tear is expected, they will most likely order an MRI to look at the soft tissue for damage. The imaging will provide a better diagnostic opinion of how serious the damage is, and then you and your doctor can decide on a course of action. Many times when there is a large muscle tear they don't do anything except try to control the inflammation until enough repair has been completed by the body, then they will get you into physical therapy to regain function and strength as additional healing occurs. If a nerve or joint injury is diagnosed, again a wait and see approach may be taken. Some cases will require surgical re-attachment or debridement, but this is not usually the case.
Schedule an appointment, and have it checked out.
Respectfully,
Dr. J. Shawn leatherman
www.suncoasthealthcare.net
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| Comment | Thanks for your response I am going to go to the doctor I actually believe that I tore a tendon, its my right arm and i have had problems with the tendons in my wrist the last couple of years so they have been weak I was starting to work out to make them stronger and now this happened, I can feel it though from my index finger to my armpit so I am almost 100% positive its the tendon that I tore. Anyway I am going to go to the doctor to see what I can do I really want to start working out again and I am so bummed this is taking so long!!! Anyway thanks | ||
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Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
Expertise
I can answer questions on general chiropractic care, sports injury, whiplash and auto crash, mild traumatic brain injury, structural and functional rehabilitation of the spine, nutrition for inflammation and repair, fitness training, nutrition for sports performance and other general health and nutrition related inquiries. I currently lecture on automobile trauma, occupant kinematics, and forensic risk analysis to local EMS, Fire and Police, as well as nutrition and sports injury to community groups. Rest assured all answers are generated from my clinical experience, and scientific research.
Experience
I have accumulated over 1100 hours of post-doctoral training to include; Certifications in Spinal Trauma and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma from the International Chiropractic Association, Certification in Low Speed Auto Crash Reconstruction and Certification in Forensic Risk Analysis from The Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Certified Proficiency in spinal and extremity diagnostic procedures from The Motion Palpation Institute, Certified in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation from the National University of Health Sciences and The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Nationally Certified Fellow of Structural Rehabilitation from The Chiropractic Biophysics Organization, and I have advanced training in manipulation under anesthesia and nutrition. Feel free to check out my website for course listings: www.suncoasthealthcare.net
Organizations
International Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, American Academy of Pain Management, Chiropractic Biophysics, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Motion Palpation Organization, American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
Education/Credentials
B.A. (Psychology)The University of Cincinnati
B.S. (Human Biology)Cleveland Chiropractic College
D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) Cleveland Chiropractic College
C.C.S.T. (Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma)The International Chiropractic Association
C.C.S.P. (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician)The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.
*CCST and CCSP 120 hour certification courses are not recognized by the Florida Chiropractic Board due to the fact that they are not 300 hour diplomate level courses*
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