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How To Exercise A Hurt Bicep

A hurt bicep needs rehabilitation. The extent of damage has to be ascertained before we start anything. Otherwise it may lead to further damage.

If there is inflammation and pain, it may need total rest as far as that part of the body is concerned. Proper medication under guidance of a qualified doctor has to be taken to reduce pain. Medicine can be both internal and for external applications.

When the acute pain has subsided, gentle stretching exercises can be started under guidance. It is better to remain within pain limits. Otherwise the condition may aggravate. Hold each stretch for 10 seconds and repeat 5 times. Subsequently strengthening exercises for biceps, shoulder and arm muscles can be started. As the individual gains in confidence and if no pain is experienced during the above preliminary exercises, the following are to be done.

Saws -- Keep the unaffected side hand on a table. Bend at the waist. Pull the injured side arm backward and upward similar to sawing wood. Now slowly bring the shoulder blades as close as permitted by the pain. Now bring the injured arm down to the starting position. The exercise needs to be done slowly. To be repeated 10 times and 3 times a day.

Shoulder rotation -- Stand close to a wall. Keep the palm of the injured side arm facing you, slide the forearm and the upper arm up the wall and move closer to the wall. Keep sliding the arm till the point of initial pain. Remain in this position for 10 seconds. Come back to the starting position. Repeat 10 times giving 10 seconds duration for relaxation. To be repeated 3 times daily.

Bicep stretch -- Stand straight with arms raised to shoulder height with palms pointing up. Press arms backward till stretch is felt. Remain in that position for 3 to 5 seconds before getting back to starting. Relax for 5 seconds and repeat 10 times 3 times a day.

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