Pec injury (pic included)

[Rdoogz89]

Good morning,

I have not been on this website in years.

I was training a couple weeks ago when I developed this strain that turned into an area of swelling in my chest. It looks like a marble is under my skin when i raise my arm (see picture). Attempting any upper body exercise no matter how light and I am talking LIGHT, makes my pec spasm. I have not been stupid enough to try anything heavier because this makes it feel like it is tearing.

I go to see my GP today for his opinion, but I was interested in some feedback from the weightlifting community. There is no bruising present nor is there any gaps or divots in my chest when I flex. I went to a chiropractor for a quick walk in opinion and he said there was a possibility it could be a knot. I appreciate any advice or opinions.

Thanks,

[Junsuiakai]

My guess is your rom on bench press was crap and eventually you went too low with too heavy of a weight and it caused a strain.

So seeing a doctor is important but in the future be sure to practice full rom.

[Rdoogz89]

My guess is your rom on bench press was crap and eventually you went too low with too heavy of a weight and it caused a strain.

So seeing a doctor is important but in the future be sure to practice full rom.

LOL, no not at all buddy. Thanks for that input, it was condescending and not helpful. I've attached some pics from a USAPL meet I did back in the day SO yea.... My bench numbers are not mind blowing, but knowing about ROM or technique is not my problem. I have been doing this for a long time.

[Junsuiakai]

You asked for input. I gave you input. How else does a muscle get torn or strained? Don't get so defensive. I can't tell you much of anything over the internet, so a doctor is your best bet.

[Rdoogz89]

You asked for input. I gave you input. How else does a muscle get torn or strained? Don't get so defensive. I can't tell you much of anything over the internet, so a doctor is your best bet.

You can get tears and strains from simple muscle fatigue, even if your form is impeccable. You offer input by telling me I was probably lifting "crap" ROM. I am sorry, but I am not going to be grateful for that gem.

I did see my GP this afternoon and it is a partially torn pec unfortunately.

[Junsuiakai]

You can get tears and strains from simple muscle fatigue, even if your form is impeccable. You offer input by telling me I was probably lifting "crap" ROM. I am sorry, but I am not going to be grateful for that gem.

I did see my GP this afternoon and it is a partially torn pec unfortunately.

Good luck man. I wish you the best.

[keyboardworkout]

Probably a muscle belly tear in your pec.

Follow the Starr rehab protocal to stop scar tissue from forming.

https://www.artofmanliness.com/artic...strains-tears/

[PeaceWithin]

You can get tears and strains from simple muscle fatigue, even if your form is impeccable. You offer input by telling me I was probably lifting "crap" ROM. I am sorry, but I am not going to be grateful for that gem.

I did see my GP this afternoon and it is a partially torn pec unfortunately.

Did he give you an idea on recovery? Going to see a PT? Non-surgical or surgical?

Also, in defense of Junsulakai... A decent amount of pec injury threads eventually are revealed as "well, I tried to PR and...."

Interesting you had a partial tear without bruising.

[Rdoogz89]

Did he give you an idea on recovery? Going to see a PT? Non-surgical or surgical?

Also, in defense of Junsulakai... A decent amount of pec injury threads eventually are revealed as "well, I tried to PR and...."

Interesting you had a partial tear without bruising.

Referral to an ortho, but the general timeframe was 6 weeks at minimum. Since I seem to have lost such minimal range of motion and not feeling pain outside putting weight on it, surgical candidacy was not discussed. Also it should be noted that I would not even consider it unless it was a drastic case. My second child was born this year and I cannot afford crazy med bills.

The starr method seems to be an intriguing program. I would like to see what others recommend, Id even consider a pay program if the price was reasonable and it was shown to be effective.

If people are interested in a story for how it happened. I am not quite sure, it was strained from doing a heavy volume day and I had backed off it for a week. My buddy needed help working on his car and I am pretty sure trying breaking loose a rusty bolt did my pec in. The lump and swelling showed up shortly after.

[PeaceWithin]

Referral to an ortho, but the general timeframe was 6 weeks at minimum. Since I seem to have lost such minimal range of motion and not feeling pain outside putting weight on it, surgical candidacy was not discussed. Also it should be noted that I would not even consider it unless it was a drastic case. My second child was born this year and I cannot afford crazy med bills.

The starr method seems to be an intriguing program. I would like to see what others recommend, Id even consider a pay program if the price was reasonable and it was shown to be effective.

If people are interested in a story for how it happened. I am not quite sure, it was strained from doing a heavy volume day and I had backed off it for a week. My buddy needed help working on his car and I am pretty sure trying breaking loose a rusty bolt did my pec in. The lump and swelling showed up shortly after.

Glad to hear you won't need surgery. I'm not knowledgeable enough to contribute to the recovery discussion, but I know there are a few brahs here who have had bad pec tears and recovered well.

It's funny how any little thing can be what does you in. No problems at the gym for a year plus, but tweaked my back so hard I had to skip work and working out for five days. How did I do it? Picked up my 30lb toddler. Lmao.

[Rdoogz89]

Glad to hear you won't need surgery. I'm not knowledgeable enough to contribute to the recovery discussion, but I know there are a few brahs here who have had bad pec tears and recovered well.

It's funny how any little thing can be what does you in. No problems at the gym for a year plus, but tweaked my back so hard I had to skip work and working out for five days. How did I do it? Picked up my 30lb toddler. Lmao.

That is always how it goes. I have a buddy that was out of commission for months after he aggravated a disk issue picking up towel.