Arm injury... Advice needed

[csims22]

I think I incurred a mini tear on either a shoulder or triceps tendon last Friday. I really didn't feel much pain after the first day, and could use my arm with no problem. Once the swelling went down, it was almost like nothing had happened. I took off until yesterday, when I did chest. I felt no pain, and was able to lift quite heavy with no problems. Today, I attempted to do back, but felt it on my first pulling exercise. I immediately quit, and was able to do shoulders no problem. I have started icing it again. I am planning to not work out back next week, to let it rest. Next Friday, I will attempt to do arms. I have not quit pinning. Does anybody have any advice or have they had this happen before? What did you do? Is it ok to lift lower weight with higher reps?

 

[brother bundy]

get a mri

 

[Santaklaus]

I always work out through that shit when it happens.. You'll know if its a tear... Is there any bruising on your arm?

 

[baaa]

i've done both my shoulders (twice in each arm) what helped me was a heating pad at night and doing a little bit lighter weight and higher reps so you can monitor it and know when to quit. it's really a bitch but if you hurt it worse you're going to regret it. trust me.

 

[csims22]

There was minor bruising after the sweeling went down (hurt it last Friday, bruising didn't show until Monday evening). can actually do some pulling exercises, just can't go too heavy. I'm hoping another week's rest from pulling exercises will do the trick. It's more annoying than anything.

 

[ManiacMuscle]

Go see a doctor man thats your best move