shoulder and arm pain

[DiDi]

I had increased the weight I was lifting for PS legs from 35 pounds to 45 pounds. I am now suffering from doing this.
I have a throbbing pain in my should down the side of my left arm. It has been throbbing since last Sunday.
Has this ever happened to anyone? I am hoping the pain will stop. I really don't want to go to a doctor for it! I have not been lifting weight since Sunday. Any suggestions?

 

[willowe]

Hi DiDi,
I'm sorry to hear you have injured yourself! I'm no expert, but it sounds to me like the jump from 35 to 45lbs was a little too much. Normally, I would say you have badly pulled or strained a muscle, but as you are still in pain several days later, it may be something a little more serious like a trapped nerve, perhaps. Although you mention you don't want to visit your GP, I would think this may be wise, particularly if the pain is not subsiding. Personally, I would make sure you rest the injury and try alternating applying a cold and hot compress to help take down any inflammation. Taking some kind of anti-inflammatory may help also.
As I say, I'm not a medical expert, but I hope these suggestions help and I hope that you are feeling better soon!
Take care,
Kaz.


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[Gettingfit]

I have to agree that a visit to your physician would probably be wise. A strained muscle will hurt for a while, but a throbbing pain for 5 days should be checked into. Your shoulder joints are very eaily injured--get it checked out if you still hurt.