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Post by joverfield on Nov 22, 2009 0:56:48 GMT -5
I seem to periodically get severe forearm pain when using the EZ curl bar (now in use when training for future strict curl contests). I have always had this problem, and when it would flare up I would switch to dumbbells for about a month and it would go away. I do wrist curls and hand grips to strengthen my forearms, but it doesn't seem to help. I also try to vary my curls (EZ, straight bar, hammer curls, supra curl bar, etc.) but the pain never completely goes away. This started about 8 years ago, and has been a nagging problem ever since. I had one person years ago liken it to shin splints, only on the forearms. Is this correct? Any suggestions? Thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2009 21:43:08 GMT -5
I seem to periodically get severe forearm pain when using the EZ curl bar (now in use when training for future strict curl contests). I have always had this problem, and when it would flare up I would switch to dumbbells for about a month and it would go away. I do wrist curls and hand grips to strengthen my forearms, but it doesn't seem to help. I also try to vary my curls (EZ, straight bar, hammer curls, supra curl bar, etc.) but the pain never completely goes away. This started about 8 years ago, and has been a nagging problem ever since. I had one person years ago liken it to shin splints, only on the forearms. Is this correct? Any suggestions? Thanks. I will get you the exact term tomorrow. I go through the same thing. I was told to go to a specialist chiropractor. That name I'll get for you too. But it's a crossing of ligament and scare tissue. It needs to be worked out. Full explanation coming as soon as I talk to the DOC tomorrow. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2009 22:23:40 GMT -5
Doc got called out. Sorry. Maybe Wednesday or Thursday I will be able to post. Again. Sorry.
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Post by joverfield on Nov 23, 2009 23:54:08 GMT -5
That's okay. I'll keep checking back. If I could finally get this figured out and fixed it would help me exponentially with my arm training. Like I said before, this has been a problem for 8-9 years. I really appreciate the help.
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Post by joverfield on Nov 26, 2009 16:28:17 GMT -5
If this is some kind of scar tissue (tendinitis/tendonosis) then would my massage therapist be able to work on this?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2009 18:12:00 GMT -5
If this is some kind of scar tissue (tendinitis/tendonosis) then would my massage therapist be able to work on this? I would think so. depends on there skills and level. |
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Post by joverfield on Nov 27, 2009 4:04:03 GMT -5
Were you able to talk to your doc and get the info on this?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2009 10:27:45 GMT -5
Were you able to talk to your doc and get the info on this? Not as of yet. I did talk to other power lifters with the same problem. I was told most massage therapist could work it out for you. The cost would be minimal, considering. Though it is a very painful procedure, after words it is most worth it. 99% of Chiropractors are capable of this method. If you have insurance. This would work out great for you. When ever it flares up just go in. That is if he or she is ever around. I should give consideration to the Doctor. It is the Holidays. I'm sure he wanted to see his family too. Just explain to them it is scar tissue built up on the tendons. They should know what to do. |
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Post by joverfield on Nov 27, 2009 16:40:57 GMT -5
I really appreciate your help. I will mention it to my massage therapist next time I see her, and see what she can do. She does good when she works on my right trap that is affected by my herniated cervical disc. That is extremely painful, but well worth it as well.
I understand people not being available during the holidays. I was just checking in case you were able to talk to him.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2009 12:20:17 GMT -5
Active release therapy is the treatment.
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Post by quadancer on Jun 22, 2010 7:04:30 GMT -5
...and it hurts. Oh GAWD it hurts! I'd go in drunk if I still drank...
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Post by joverfield on Jul 8, 2010 16:18:17 GMT -5
I am still having this issue, and my massage therapist stated she isn't certified in ART since it is actually separate from massage therapy. How does one go about actually getting diagnosed with this so insurance will cover. Is there a scan that will show this, or has everyone else just had their doctor say to try treatment for it to see if it helps? My physician seemed skeptical when I mentioned this..... He said just to rest for a while.
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Post by sdeans on Aug 1, 2010 1:02:18 GMT -5
My chiropractor has an ART certified guy working out of his office. He (the chiropractor) diagnosed the problem and referred me to the ART guy. Completely different problem, mine was a shoulder problem. But my insurance covered most of it and I had lasting results. I got turned onto ART when the Chiropractor and his ART guy did a demonstration at a bench press competition I was putting on. He did an amazing demonstration using Deborah Ferrell who volunteered with a painful shoulder. In under 5 minutes he greatly increased her shoulder mobility and I got the same results.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2012 21:46:03 GMT -5
after getting it fix i think you should look into finding out why you have forearm pain. i have some theories you might be over working your forearm or your lower arm is unbalance. similar to a shin splint. balancing is simple but it takes time. you just work the opposite muscle of the forearm. i dont really know what its call but the forearm is a pull muscle the opposite of that is a push muscle. this also apply to all your muscle group in your body. its evenly split into push and pull. push / pull in this order chest/back tricep / bicep  / forearm quads / hamstring calves / shin shoulder is complicated it has a push and pull. lol all your muscles have a balance of push and pull if you chest is tiny and your back is huge. you will get breathing problems shin splints are the common injury because people tend to work their calves but not their shins i dont work on the lower part of the legs or arms, since when i do back exercises it hits the lower arm good enough and equally too. similar to the lower legs i dont work calves since squat will work them too. |
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Post by rtb on Oct 19, 2013 15:02:27 GMT -5
I have experienced this as well when I increase my grip work. It is an imbalance between wrist flexors and extensors (wrist flexion= griping, over gripping, repetitive typing..etc).
What is helpful for me - is to work out the tightness in my forearm on the thumb side closer to my elbow than wrist with a lacrosse ball. Then a few wrist extensor exercises (thick rubber band around fingers all together then spread fingers apart 20ish reps).
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Post by bulldawg56 on Nov 3, 2013 14:22:56 GMT -5
Forcefully opening your hands while spreading your fingers is an excellent exercise that is all too often overlooked. Something I learned in open handed fighting many years ago.
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Post by cejaay on Apr 9, 2014 18:37:24 GMT -5
As already mentioned its probably and imbalance between the Forearm Flexors and Extensors. Also look upstream and downstream from the injury, you may have issues with your wrist, elbow or shoulder. How is your wrist flexibility? Have you tried a compression sleeve on the area?
As someone else mentioned above, find the sore spot and add pressure (use thumb or racquet ball or rolling pin, etc.) Keep applying pressure until its uncomfortable, hold it there for a few seconds and message or grind the area. Repeat a dozen or so times. It may hurt like Hades, but at the end of the "session" it should feel a lot better.
A little mobility/stretching work can go along way.
Wow, I didn't see how old this post was. Hahahaha.
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Post by bighawgfsu on Jun 23, 2014 17:11:00 GMT -5
cejaay,
I would try to lighten up the weights on your curls for awhile. I have found the ezgripz rubber apparatuses that go on the bars make a big difference. It will increase your forearm and bicep strength and might help correct your problem. Once again, i would lighten up on the weight and use these for awhile. only a suggestion.
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