Pain in Forearms

pumpjunkie · 10-09-2008, 10:34 PM

Just wanted to get some other peoples opinions.

Every once in a while I get sharp pains that start at my wrist and work up my forearm. This happens mainly when I'm doing Biceps and espeacily if I'm using a preacher.

I usually start with wide grip and then move in towards inner grip. The weird thing is that the pain really doesn't kick in until I put the bar down then the pain kicks in.

Tried using Voltaren, Ice gel, Ice and even heat packs and all that seems to to is make it worse.

Any thoughts?

Data · 10-09-2008, 11:09 PM

I have tendinitis (sp?) in my hands and it spreads to the tendons in my forearms which causes shooting sharp pains in my forearms.

pumpjunkie · 10-10-2008, 01:49 AM

I did have a slight case of tendinitis about 5 years ago playing sport. Is there anything that you know of that can help with this?

evilh666 · 10-10-2008, 04:25 AM

I have some great world gym wrist straps that fixed the pain they give very good support and lock the wrist in place worth a try

T-Bone · 10-10-2008, 05:04 AM

Get a few sessions of acupuncture asap. Will nearly fix the problems. You must really stretch every day at the start then you can stretch less often. Make a fist, straighten the arm, use the other hand to pull the fist down. You will feel the stretch along the top of the forearm. Do that with the fist pointing down, across the body and pointing up.

Its really hard to explain stretches.

RIPT · 10-10-2008, 08:52 AM

Are you using a straight bar? The EZ curl one is usually easier on the wrists.

pumpjunkie · 10-10-2008, 09:41 AM

It doesn't matter which bar I use which is weird I know as the EZ bar is meant to be less stressful on the wrists.

Acupuntre that sounds interesting I've never even considered that and as far as the wrist straps go that sounds like an idea worth investing.

Does anyone else here train forearms seperatly. Would that help them at all?

propionator · 10-10-2008, 09:46 AM

I Had the same problem. The only thing that helped was rest.

T-Bone · 10-10-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pumpjunkie

Acupuntre that sounds interesting I've never even considered that and as far as the wrist straps go that sounds like an idea worth investing.

Does anyone else here train forearms seperatly. Would that help them at all?

Acupuncture will make all the difference. But you really need to be consistent with stretching the affected muscle/tendons. If the pain is very bad I would even recommend using a topical anti-inflammatory. Something like neurofen or voltaren gel.

Training the forearms at this point would only make things a lot worse. Id also recommend using straps for lat pull down / chins for a bit as that will take a lot of pressure of those tendons.

BigTT · 10-10-2008, 07:42 PM

I had the same exact same thing for a couple years. I know I'm a little younger but I just focused on not squeezing the bar so hard when I'm lifting and I cut out preacher bench for like 3 months and it went away. When I focused on pretty much just holding the bar in my hands and flexing my biceps without squeezing so hard around the bar it really helped. Don't know if that will help but give it a try!

RIPT · 10-11-2008, 09:44 AM

Accupunture is painfull!!I tried it before.

pumpjunkie · 10-12-2008, 01:37 AM

I have been resting it by only working Bi's once last week which has seemed to help with the pain but I like to work Bi's and Tres twice a week. I'll invest in some good wrist straps and read up on streching methods.

If the pain persists I'll give acupuntre a go. I'll also cut the preacher out for a couple of weeks and see if that helps which I hate as its one of the best ways to isolate the peak.

T-Bone · 10-12-2008, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RIPT

Accupunture is painfull!!I tried it before.

I find it relaxing. All the tension being released. Some of the lower back ones have a tiny sting a bit but all good and so worth it.

RIPT · 10-12-2008, 12:15 PM

Have fun being a human pin-cushion then.I'd rather go to the Rub 'n' Tug to release my tensions......

evilh666 · 10-13-2008, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by T-Bone

I find it relaxing. All the tension being released. Some of the lower back ones have a tiny sting a bit but all good and so worth it.

I've fallen asleep many times with 16-25 needles in my back i find it very relaxing would be interesting to see how it would go on the forearms

T-Bone · 10-13-2008, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by evilh666

I've fallen asleep many times with 16-25 needles in my back i find it very relaxing would be interesting to see how it would go on the forearms

The forearms I believe are related to digestion and the emotional stress that accompany. The point in the right forearm is metaphysically linked to the large intestine. According to Chinese medicine.

10-09-2008, 10:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
pumpjunkie Senior Member pumpjunkie's Stats Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 324 Status: Offline pumpjunkie's Info Location: Country:	Pain in Forearms Just wanted to get some other peoples opinions. Every once in a while I get sharp pains that start at my wrist and work up my forearm. This happens mainly when I'm doing Biceps and espeacily if I'm using a preacher. I usually start with wide grip and then move in towards inner grip. The weird thing is that the pain really doesn't kick in until I put the bar down then the pain kicks in. Tried using Voltaren, Ice gel, Ice and even heat packs and all that seems to to is make it worse. Any thoughts?

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pumpjunkie Senior Member pumpjunkie's Stats Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 324 Status: Offline pumpjunkie's Info Location: Country:	I did have a slight case of tendinitis about 5 years ago playing sport. Is there anything that you know of that can help with this?

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evilh666 Senior Member evilh666's Stats Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 522 Status: Offline evilh666's Info Location: Country:	I have some great world gym wrist straps that fixed the pain they give very good support and lock the wrist in place worth a try

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T-Bone Senior Member T-Bone's Stats Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,776 Status: Online T-Bone's Info Location: Sydney, Australia Country:	Get a few sessions of acupuncture asap. Will nearly fix the problems. You must really stretch every day at the start then you can stretch less often. Make a fist, straighten the arm, use the other hand to pull the fist down. You will feel the stretch along the top of the forearm. Do that with the fist pointing down, across the body and pointing up. Its really hard to explain stretches.

10-10-2008, 09:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
pumpjunkie Senior Member pumpjunkie's Stats Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 324 Status: Offline pumpjunkie's Info Location: Country:	It doesn't matter which bar I use which is weird I know as the EZ bar is meant to be less stressful on the wrists. Acupuntre that sounds interesting I've never even considered that and as far as the wrist straps go that sounds like an idea worth investing. Does anyone else here train forearms seperatly. Would that help them at all?

10-10-2008, 07:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
BigTT Member BigTT's Stats Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 39 Status: Offline BigTT's Info Location: Country:	I had the same exact same thing for a couple years. I know I'm a little younger but I just focused on not squeezing the bar so hard when I'm lifting and I cut out preacher bench for like 3 months and it went away. When I focused on pretty much just holding the bar in my hands and flexing my biceps without squeezing so hard around the bar it really helped. Don't know if that will help but give it a try!

10-12-2008, 01:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
pumpjunkie Senior Member pumpjunkie's Stats Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 324 Status: Offline pumpjunkie's Info Location: Country:	I have been resting it by only working Bi's once last week which has seemed to help with the pain but I like to work Bi's and Tres twice a week. I'll invest in some good wrist straps and read up on streching methods. If the pain persists I'll give acupuntre a go. I'll also cut the preacher out for a couple of weeks and see if that helps which I hate as its one of the best ways to isolate the peak.

10-12-2008, 12:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
RIPT Senior Member RIPT's Stats Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,712 Status: Offline RIPT's Info Location: Country:	Have fun being a human pin-cushion then.I'd rather go to the Rub 'n' Tug to release my tensions......
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