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Home :: Arm Strain, Biceps
Arm Strain, Biceps Injury
Injury to the biceps muscle or tendon. The biceps muscle is a large muscle in the front of the upper arm. The muscle, tendon and attached bone comprise a unit. The unit stabilizes the elbow and shoulder joints and allows their motion. A strain occurs at the weakest part of a unit. Strains are of 3 types:
- Mild (Grade I)-Slightly pulled muscle without tearing of muscle or tendon fibers. There is no loss of strength.
- Moderate (Grade II)- Tearing of fibers in a muscle, tendon or at the attachment to bone. Strength is diminished.
- Severe (Grade III)-Rupture of the muscle-tendon-bone attachment with separation of fibers. Severe strain requires surgical repair. Chronic strains are caused by overuse. Acute strains are caused by direct injury or overstress.
BODY PARTS INVOLVED
- Biceps muscle.
- Biceps tendon.
- Humerus and bones of the shoulder.
- Soft tissue surrounding the strain, including nerves, periosteum (covering to bone), blood vessels and lymph vessels.
Causes
- Prolonged overuse of muscle-tendon units In the biceps of the upper arm.
- Single violent blow or force applied to the biceps
Signs & Symptoms
- Pain when moving or stretching the biceps muscle.
- Muscle spasm.
- Swelling around the injury.
- Loss of strength (moderate or severe strain).
- Crepitation ("crackling") feeling and sound when pressed with fingers.
- Calcification of the muscle or tendon (visible with X-rays).
- Inflammation of the sheath covering the tendon.
Treatment
Follow your doctor's instructions. These instructions are supplemental.
- Use ice massage 3 or 4 times a day for 15 minutes at a time. Fill a large Styrofoam cup and freeze. Tear a small amount of the top so ice protrudes. Massage firmly over the injured area In a circle about the size of a softball.
- After the first 24 hours, apply heat instead of ice, if it feels better. Use heat lamps, hot soaks, hot showers, heating pads, or heat liniments and ointments.
- Take whirlpool treatments, if available Wrap the injured arm with an elasticized bandage between treatments.
- Massage gently and often to provide comfort and decrease swelling.
Home Diet
Eat a well-balanced diet that includes extra protein, such as meat, fish, poultry, cheese, milk and eggs. Increase fiber and fluid intake to prevent constipation that may result from decreased activity.
Prevention
- Participate In a strengthening and conditioning program appropriate for your sport.
- Warm up before practice or competition.
- Wear proper protective equipment.
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