TRICEP INJURY

Hi guys,

So managed to over extend on lat pull overs and my long head of my tricep literally just went bye bye... thing is so swollen now my skin on my bicep feels like its gonna pop.. pain is higher up towards the origin point.. can feel it twitching lower down at its insertion as well though.. So immediately hitting the ice and anti inflammatories, also took some pain killers because it is very sore..

So quick question for those who know the two, i have traumeel and FASTUM.. which would be better for now..?

thanks..

..anyone? going with the FASTUM for now but would appreciate any insight..

Bro, extensive swelling like that is a bad indication. Sounds like a grade II strain at least, better get it checked out. Til then as much ice as possible and the traumeel isnt a bad option.

Is there any bunching of the muscle, abnormal lumps etc?

ye, nice thick hard cluster, feels hard and sensitive to touch..

You should prob have a diagnostic ultrasound done to assess the extent of the damage. If there is major bunching up of the muscle it can suggest a complete rupture of the tendon, very bad news as surgical reattachment is the treatment. Lets hope its just swelling and the tear is no more than grade II

this is the last thing i need.. Will see how it goes over the next few days, guess i won't be able to train so that shouldn't be a problem.. if it is still looking bleak in a few days i will go get it seen to.. thanks for the insight spike.. oh and btw there's no exterior bruising, please tell me thats a good sign?

Yeah thats a good sign. Just rest it and ice it like crazy, get that swelling down then get it seen to... Pity im not still down there else i could give it a look