Weightlifting & Exercise/bicept injury

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hello, i self diagnosed incept tendonitis on the bottom-front part of the incept. Naturally, i stopped weight lifting for a month before i picked up the weights again. i now lift every body part except bi's and back (since they trigger sharp pain in the effected area) 4 days a week and cardio 2 days. Its now been 7 months since this trouble occurred and I'm still feeling discomfort while exercising biceps related movements. I'm afraid this is something more serious. What advise would you recommend?

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Josue,

The best advice I can give you is that you need to go to the doctor - especially if it is not getting better and if you "think" it is something more serious.  Questions about injuries like this are not best addressed via the internet.  Find a qualified medical professional to assess you in person.

Patrick Ward MS, CSCS, LMT

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I am available to answer questions on exercise and program design, nutrition, sports performance training, youth strength training program design, weightloss, soft tissue therapy, sports massage, mobility/flexibility, pain and injury.

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I have over 6 years in the industry of personal training, rehabilitation and sports performance. I also am a sports massage/soft tissue therapist.

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National Strength and Conditioning Association American Massage Therapy Association American College of Sports Medicine

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Local publications in the Phoenix area as well as several websites on health and fitness. Speaker/lecturer at events (NSCA - AZ State Clinic, USA Volleyball - AZ Region) on the topic of developing strength and conditioning programs for youth athletes

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MS Exercise Science NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist NASM- Perfomance Enhancement Specialist NASM- Certified Personal Trainer Certified Active Release Techniques - Upper Extremity

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Everything from professional athletes to soccer moms.

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