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I have had severe pain in my left pec. At first doctors thought it was my heart. Went to heart doctor & he run all the heart procedures. ALL clear. Said I had inflammation in the area around muscle. Have not lifted for 4wks. Could it be a strain or tear? Still have severe pain.
Hi Jeff,
It could be a tear, you really would need to see a physician, preferably one that specializes in sports medicine. If it is a pec tear, you will need to stop lifting for a while, depending on your healing abilities 6 to 8 weeks even as long as 12 weeks for some, then you would have to go back to lifting small weights before doing any heavy stuff.
You need to get with a physician that specializes in sports medicine, they will probably do an MRI of the area.
Wish I could give you better news, but it does sound like a pec tear, which is really not that uncommon amongst lifters. Here is a post that may be of help
http://www.trainwiser.com/f110/pec-tear-torn-chest-muscle-6171/
Here is another http://www.pectear.com/
Hope this helps
Have a great day and get well soon
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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