Left Arm popped/ made cracking noise while Bench pressing?
You probably have a biceps tendon tear. You are over training. There are two main causes of biceps tendon tears: injury and overuse. Injury If you fall hard on an outstretched arm or lift something too heavy, you can tear your biceps tendon. Overuse Many tears are the result of a wearing down and fraying of the tendon that occurs slowly over time. This naturally occurs as we age. It can be worsened by overuse - repeating the same shoulder motions again and again. Overuse can cause a range of shoulder problems, including tendonitis, shoulder impingement, and rotator cuff injuries. Having any of these conditions puts more stress on the biceps tendon, making it more likely to weaken or tear. Symptoms Sudden, sharp pain in the upper arm Sometimes an audible pop or snap Cramping of the biceps muscle with strenuous use of the arm Bruising from the middle of the upper arm down toward the elbow Pain or tenderness at the shoulder and the elbow Weakness in the shoulder and the elbow Difficulty turning the arm palm up or palm down Because a torn tendon can no longer keep the biceps muscle tight, a bulge in the upper arm above the elbow ("Popeye Muscle") may appear, with a dent closer to the shoulder. For many people, pain from a long head of biceps tendon tear resolves over time. Mild arm weakness or arm deformity may not bother some patients, such as older and less active people. In addition, if you have not damaged a more critical structure, such as the rotator cuff, nonsurgical treatment is a reasonable option. This can include: Ice. Apply cold packs for 20 minutes at a time, several times a day to keep down swelling. Do not apply ice directly to the skin. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Drugs like ibuprofen, aspirin, or naproxen reduce pain and swelling. Rest. Avoid heavy lifting and overhead activities to relieve pain and limit swelling. Your doctor may recommend using a sling for a brief time. Physical therapy. Flexibility and strengthening exercises will restore movement and strengthen your shoulder. It is possible that surgery migth be required to fix it. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topi...
I need a 4-day-week muscle building workout routine?
doing a 4 day a week training schedule it is best to do the smaller muscle groups in between the larger ones. when i only have 4 days to work, i always do legs on day 1, arms on day 2, chest on day 3, and back n shoulders on day 4. this makes days 2 & 4 a bit longer, but at least you get everything done this way. since you would be doing everything once a week i would suggest going fairly heavy with sets of 3-5 and reps of 3-5. Day 1: Legs Squats Leg Press Leg Extensions Leg Curls Standing Calf Raises Seated Calf Raises Day 2: Arms Triceps: EZ bar Tricep Extensions V- Handle Push downs Dumbbell Kickbacks Bench dips or Diamond push ups Biceps: EZ curls or Barbell curls Dumbbell Hammers Behind the back cable curls Forearms: EZ curl Reverse arm curls barbell wrist curls wrist rollers Day 3: Chest Barbell Bench press Dumbbell Incline press Pec deck Flyes Cable Crossovers Push ups Day 4: Back n Shoulders Back: T-bar/Corner rows cable rows dumbbell rows Lats: Wide as possible lat pulldowns close grip pull ups Straight arm lat pull downs Traps: Barbell Shrugs Dumbbell Turtle maker shrugs Lower back: Straight leg Deadlifts Shoulders: Military barbell press/Dumbbell shoulder press Barbell up right rows Lateral raises Dumbbell front lateral raises Reverse pec deck/ Rear delt lateral raises this should help with your current situation. and of course work abs and obliques into your schedule however you want, and try to hit calves aleast twice a week if possible. i would do them again on chest day, but that is just me...
How do I convince my doctor to do surgery instead of physical therapy?
First, it's certainly fine that you are going for a second opinion...and in your case with multiple dislocations, I certainly would. A capsular shrinkage is probably the surgery to which you were referring...but with recurrent dislocations you may also need a labral repair as well. Second, it's not unusual to be prescribed PT. Practice patterns are variable and it is quite possible that while it didn't work for you in the past, it might with a different approach. Third, even if PT isn't going to work, a course a pre-operative PT may be beneficial to help you gain as much strength before the procedure. Fourth, when you go for the second opinion, make a point of saying emphatically that you have tried PT several times in the past. ...As PTs, we get just as frustrated as you when physicians keep referring patients back to us when we know that the outcomes will not be good. Make sure your 2nd opinion is aware that you've been down this road many times...sometimes they don't know unless you tell them.
Which would be easier, Bull riding, Or bareback bronc riding?
if it was easy, everyone would be doing it. granted a horse wont try to grind you into the ground after a wreck but the damage to your body can be just as severe. torn rotator cuffs, whiplash and the same damage a boxer gets from punches to the head. you use your spurs for balance, not for grip and timing is everything and you can still have a hangup in a rigging. a good all around rider will get on anything they can so i would say beg borrow or buy a rigging and a set of bronc spurs and give it a try, just make sure you get a good neck roll and ask a lot of questions about the broncs, aslo buy stock in headache powder, you will need it!
Why can't I increase my dumbbell weight?
About 3 months ago, I got into a solid workout routine, making it a habit to stop by my college gym and lift for an hour a day at least 3-4 days a week. Most of my sets (for all body parts) involved 10 reps, no matter what the workout was. About 6 weeks in, I hit 40 lbs (dumbbells) for flat, incline, and decline benching. 4 weeks later, my routine kind of petered out, and since then, I've worked out maybe 5 times only. I'm still at 40 lbs for those chest workouts I mentioned. Why can't I manage to increase the weight and still do 3-4 sets of 10 reps a day? By the way, I'm not always consistent in my sets. Sometimes I can plow through 3 or 4 sets, 10 reps each, with ease. Other days I can't go past 6 reps on the 3rd or 4th set. Also, before anyone asks, I will admit that my diet sucks. In a nuthsell, it's 8 Eggo waffles (with maple syrup) and 4 or 5 eggs for breakfast, random stuff for lunch, whatever mom cooks for dinner (which is usually delicious and healthy; I'm spoiled haha), and cookies at 1 or 2 am while I play Battlefield 3 online with my friend. It may sound like a lot of (unhealthy) food, but don't be fooled; I'm a skinny dude, and besides breakfast and late night junk food, I don't eat that much. So, any suggestions, comments? Thanks in advance, folks!
Need advice over weight lifting after injury?
So I want to start weight lifting because i need to gain muscle. The problem is i just had a clavical (collar bone) broken like a month in a half ago and i got off my sling like 1 week ago. I can do sports not contact though. So when would be a good time to start?