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This is a real strange forum to ask for medical advice. I mean with all the porn shared here to you think a lot of members here suffer arm pain from "jacking off" or something?
Oh well, no matter, I'll bite at the bait. It is not like I have something better to do at the moment. The going to the doctor suggestion has a lot of merit. If you had torn your bicep, which is usually something that happens to weightlifters, you might even have some outward physical sign. You did not mention that so it is probably not as serious as that. Hand pain is also another symptom, accompanied by reduced grip strength. If you are not suffering those as well that is a good thing.
You could try using an anti-inflammatory drug, that should help, here is a list:
NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). These include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin), naproxen sodium (Aleve), and ketoprofen (Orudis KT).
But if it is a chronic recurring condition it might even require surgery to fix. If you are open minded an alternative might even be acupuncture.
If you are into the organic herbal stuff here are some remedies I came across. I actually store some belief in herbal remedies, where do you think medicine comes from?
To help, eat produce from your garden that is rich in vitamin C and flavonoids -- both of which contribute to the integrity and elasticity of blood vessels. Such foods include berries of all types, including elderberry, hawthorn, and bilberry. Plums, citrus fruits, bell peppers, and broccoli are also rich in these nutrients.
Herbs that are chock-full of flavonoids include butcher's broom, nettle, Oregon grape, rosemary, and skullcap; try some of these in tea. Infusions of witch hazel, wormwood, and chamomile can also be applied externally to speed the healing of bruises.
Applying a compress of St. John's wort, witch hazel, wintergreen, wormwood, or chamomile can help a sprain heal quickly.
Arnica is one of the best pain relievers for sore muscles as well as sprains. Make a salve or liniment from this comforting plant. Several herbs, including valerian, skullcap, and rosemary, help decrease muscle spasms; drink tea made from them.
Black cohosh, chamomile, and mint applied topically decrease pain and inflammation. Lavender oil makes a fragrant and relaxing massage oil for sore or stressed muscles. Cayenne pepper, a warming herb, will increase circulation when used in a liniment. Increasing circulation helps in the removal of substances such as lactic acid that are produced by overworked muscles.
No matter which herb you choose, the many herbal remedies for muscle pains can help heal bruises faster, relieve sore muscles and decrease inflammation.
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