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Hola! I recently started doing pull ups and chin ups and am coming across a problem. A pain is coming from inside my right elbow, tendon or logament, it isn't muscle. It is starting in the inside join and working towards the upper arm. What can I do to help, fix, etc, etc
Hi tace,
Sounds like you may have pulled or torn a ligament. You should follow the standard protocol witch is RICE. Rest the part, Ice the area, Compression is needed and can be something like and elastic bandage (Ace Wrap) and elevation. Try to keep the are that hurts above the heart.
In the meantime you should see a physician and have an x-ray done to make sure there is no bone damage. A physician may require an MRI, but only if nothing else is evident and the pain doesn't go away with the RICE treatment.
If it is torn rather than pulled you may end up having to have some surgery on it, It really depends on the severity of the injury.
Hope this helps
Have a great day
Jerry
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I have worked in health and or fitness related capacities for over 30 years. My main profession is that of a Medical Technologist, but I also have training as a Corpsman with the US Navy, a Field Medic with the Army National Guard,and am certified as A Personal Trainer, Medical Exer-therapist and Aerobics Instructor through the National Academy for Health and Fitness. My wife and I have operated BMG Services Fitness and Nutrition in Moultrie Georgia since 1995. I also have an Associates Degree in Computer Robotics. I am an avid bicycle rider, mostly road riding with the occasional mountain trail or off road "experience". My wife and I usually do a charity ride at least once per year to help those less fortunate. Degrees & Certifications: Certifications include Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS/NCA. Clinical Laboratory Technologist CLT/HHS Personal Trainer, Aerobics Instructor, and Medical Exer-therapist NAHF. Advance Weight Training through NAHF. Accepted as AFTA Associate Awards include the Ohio State Award of Merit and Ohio Special Services Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal and 2 Army Achievement Medals CPR re-Certifcation 2007 Web page: http://www.bmgfitness.com http;//www.healthandfitnessebookclub.com
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