Lower Biceps Tendonitis Treatment

[@HamzahNurh]

Thank you for being the only video on the internet that explains the pain I get everytime I do bicep curls

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Happy to help!

[@dionrinaldo9668]

This is exactly what I have and perfectly explained. I can do 37.5kg dumbell bench press but can’t do pull-ups at all even though I can normally do 10-12

[@davinj4806]

This happened to me literally 2 days ago

[@vbar964]

Pull ups and bench are two completely different exercises using different muscled

[@straycats1256]

Finally found a video that exactly describes the pain I'm having in my arm. With a good recovery plan too. Thanks!😀

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@malakbedaro7247]

Do you get pain on the back of the forearm?

[@ChrisDiDio]

What recovery plan? Didn't show any treatment exercises

[@jamielynn1475]

@@ChrisDiDiorewatch it

[@ahmedbounce3053]

I have big muscles with big arms men wished to have but i stopped doing Bicep workouts for many many years, according to you i have tendinopathy its exactly how you described in this video i don't feel a sudden pain the pain just escalate during workout, anyway i actually thought it was a big injury like i needed a surgery to fix this but thank god its not and then thank you very much for your amazing and helpful video your explanation made this easy to understand

[@mahmodabdalgafer8994]

men wished to have😂

[@ahmedbounce3053]

@@mahmodabdalgafer8994 well real men wish to let’s not deny it

[@gsramek1]

​@@mahmodabdalgafer8994😂

[@masaudiman]

i can’t even fully stretch out my left arm. i even have to hold my arm while walking. if i let it dangle it shoots pain up to my shoulder.

[@danishsayyed7597]

Same happening with me how u cured ? Does u consult a doctor or u found any remedies for it And whats the symotom My pain is getting worse now

[@xivmarr]

@@danishsayyed7597 same thing happening to me. Do you feel better now or is it still there? I was doing a lot of pull-ups and woke up the next day with this.

[@danishsayyed7597]

@@xivmarr yea i m fine but it took 10 to 12 days to fully r3cover !! Even it was painful but i slowly slowly stretch my arm fully straight with left hand keeep on doing it even if its painful do it

[@shhshh6793]

@@danishsayyed7597 10-12 days is good alhadulillah

[@aniketpratihar491]

@@danishsayyed7597 bro i can't even stretch my arm perfectly I'm doing some bicep exercises and next morning I have this issue it's 2days now I can't even notice some recovery..... After How many days you noticed that your pain was decreasing And is this issue bicep tendinitis solve with some exercises? Bro plzz tell me

[@garyatkins3758]

Thanks, really helpful, i’ve had it for a year now and I already reduced my bicep curls from 30kg to 10kg and totally stopped weighted pull-ups, the tendon doesn’t really get stronger even if i go up by couple of kg it will start hurting again.

[@pandakuchen2299]

start at a weight where the pain is like a subjective 5/10, apply ice after training. then slowly work yourself upwards with the weight

[@luhole]

I find compression garments over the elbow also help a LOT

[@juanantoniocruz2937]

May i ask how old you are? I went a little to hard with my pullup negatives the other day and my arm is swollen now.

[@chrisw2612]

@@juanantoniocruz2937 Juan how did you get on with recovery? Literally just gone too hard with pull up negatives as well and am looking for help lol

[@juanantoniocruz2937]

@@chrisw2612 it took about a week for me to get full mobility back. The pain was the worst on the 3rd day, after that it slowly tapered off. Tried negatives again about a month later, and it got really sore again. Decided to only do light curls for now, and rows. Staying away from pullups in the mean time.

[@slaws2279]

Yeahhh. I’m really sorry that I did those bicep curls. This was a very formative video. Thank you.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

No worries!

[@luchalibrememes]

Thanks for the info. What i did was reduce reps and reduce weight. Its not hurting, but there is a strange discomfort. I decided to take 3 days of rest, come back and see where it's at.

[@SzG-7]

Excellent thank you. I am in such pain that it was well worth it for me to spend the “whole 11 minutes”. Your explanations, exercises, timing advice, and cautions are great and I have started already!!! Thank you!!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Great to hear!

[@Prosecute-fauci]

I have been dealing with this for 6 months and it’s driving me nuts. I got this injury from off-road mountain biking.

[@cletotirabassi]

Extremely well-explained by someone who's clearly competent. Together with an unmistakable 🇿🇦 accent 😉

[@Ryan_Vanquished]

Thanks for the video! I've been dealing with this for years. It alternates between which arm is injured. I've tried explaining symptoms to folks. They always think I'm talking about tennis elbow *sigh*. Nice to know the name: distal biceps tendinopathy. Historically takes 4-6 months for me to get strength back. I definitely advocate for progressively re-strengthening by significantly dropping weight. Stopping all lifting activities has never worked for me.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Yes, it is funny how tendons often don't like complete rest but rather like gentle lower load exercise

[@thewanderer011]

It seems that complete rest doesn't work for me either...

[@863rafael]

I have to stop for 3 weeks now and I also have a tennis elbow. I do rowing and push-ups for the meantime. I hope to get back to my workouts soon.

[@mangaas]

Thank you so much. I've found so many videos about Tennis elbow, but this is exactly my issue. I'm now going to take a break from back and bicep workouts.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mgpvii]

Excellent video. I first found her video with the bicep issue connecting at the shoulder. The was so good that I was disappointed that this wasn't my issue. My bicep issue is with the lower bicep tendon at the elbow/forearm so I was so happy to find this one. Thank you for your great explanation and knowledge on the subject.

[@GeeeEm61]

I was looking for something active I could do to help, not just rest it and start with lower weights. Are there no direct treatments that can help?

[@OutrageIsNow]

Self myofascial release via trigger point therapy. Twice a day. Extremely low weight eccentrics twice a day. Very low intensity/high volume. You should also figure out what the root cause is. Mine was my shoulder. Had to do a lot of trigger point therapy on my upper traps, lats and pecs. I also had to strengthen my rhomboids and lower traps. Tendonitis is usually a symptom of something higher up the kinetic chain that is distorted and not working the way it should be. Working on good posture by strengthening the erector spinae/thoracic mobility will also help. Look up postural distortions and find the one that best describes your current posture. Good luck!

[@FrozenSurf]

Search Bob and Brad on KZbin. They have self treatments

[@pankajaghyd8889]

This lady is wonderful! All her videos are very useful ❤

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thank you so much!

[@dkasper3267]

I've been dealing with this for 4 months after picking up a heavy object where my forearm was lifting and turning. It's stiff and painful in the morning. The pain is always there at varying levels.

[@ImportantComment]

I have had distal bicep tendonitis for months now. Pronating my arm also hurts, while supination doesn't bother it as much. Is there anything you can recommend? The pain has really set me back in my training and life. Thanks so much.

[@hicham2668]

Thanks Madame, I understand my case better now.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@wastelander6341]

Im reading all the comments and thinking wow your all so lucky only lasting for around 10-15 days for some. I have had this pain for 8 months. Had to stop training the next day. Did some stretching over the next 4 months then while i was waiting for physio, he game me exercises to do but the pain is still the same and now im still the same 4 months later. I dont think this will ever heal.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

If the exercises aren't making a difference, your physio should reassess it and adapt your programme. It will recover - but it can take a very long time.

[@bernardocisneros4402]

Great video!!! Thanks for all the good information.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Our pleasure!

[@Nate-dv5dp]

That was an excellent explanation and advice. Thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Very welcome

[@deraileddash]

This is a great video! My symptoms fit this very closely. It's been about three months and it's starting to depress me. Two things that also cause it to flare up a lot: 1. Picking up anything heavy with a straight arm. 2. Washing up!! I guess it's all the suppination! Do these symptoms also align with distal tendinopathy?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

They do - and you've hit the nail on the head for why it is often more difficult to recover from upper limb tendinopathy because you just use your arms for so many tasks whereas you can more easily rest a leg.

[@rahaffaoury5758]

What's better with tendinopathy heat or ice bag??

[@Seifahmy]

Ice

[@aniketdesai6451]

I've got it on my first day of gym. my left hand (the weak one) I had a little pain while doing the lifts and curls at gym. but it was normal like my other arm had a muscle sores as well. but while I was asleep the pain gradually increased and i woke with stiff muscle around the joint and pain. I'm not sure if I should go to gym or how many days I should wait before going to the gym again.

[@niconeureiter461]

Good video which helps me understand my injurie and how to work on and with it. Wish I had seen it earlier 😅

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it helped!

[@cenkee]

super helpful video. cannot thank you enough for doing it.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're very welcome!

[@viking1123]

Nice video, Great info, not sure what I did, pain both arms same place as described. Been doing lots of pull ups pushups pulldownns etc. with no pain for a year. Racked out my yard and neighbors yard after last hurricane....😂all day. Now painfull to do workouts now. Been taking it slow. Feels better daily. Thanks

[@brokenrecord9734]

Thank you for uploading this video!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It's my pleasure

[@Ritesh_2401]

Very useful information thanks for sharing..

[@kingsamoanOG]

I have it in both my arms it started when I carried my young kids in my arms constantly and it flares up really bad anytime I pickup my kids and hold them in my arms!!!! Worst annoying pain ever

[@robertomaligni]

Rest didn’t work on me. I’m currently on week 10 of biceps pain while doing heavy pulling exercises. (🤬)

[@Vinemaple41]

Key takeaways: take a break from doing pull exercises, e.g., pull ups, bicep curls, or go for lighter weights that you feel comfortable with; push exercises are generally fine

[@danieltejada1]

Just what I needed to hear. I was lifting heavy sand bags in the gym, and the next day my bicep was aching. But after a couple of weeks the aching was still there. Now after nearly two months, it's slowly starting to heal. I can still manage bicep curls, but hammer curls and pull ups are still a big no no 😅

[@nihad_karimli]

Did you recover?

[@nihad_karimli]

What exactly does the doctor say here? My English is not very good. But if I don't misunderstand, he tells us to start again with light weights. Is that true?

[@danieltejada1]

Yeh so if its a minor injury, you can still train with light weights.. Or anything that doesn't make the injury worse..

[@danieltejada1]

Also, I'm still recovering now!. It's slowly getting better, but not 100% yet

[@nihad_karimli]

@@danieltejada1 Thank you so much. I'm grateful to you. I hope you will recover your tendons

[@Sierrawavemp4]

i suffer so much because of this, it hurts all the time when you make a slight movement. i shouldve went easy on the weights.

[@lev1ato]

great and actaully helpful video

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it helped

[@Yogesh-lj5lq]

Minimal fluid is noted around the long head of the biceps tendon Please treatment

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Hi there, We cannot provide individual treatment advice without doing an in-depth assessment of your injury and your personal circumstances, as the advice might not be appropriate for you. You're welcome to book a video consultation with one of our physios if you would like an assessment and a personalised treatment plan: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@brendacoleman1884]

Ny tendon in my upper right arm pains all day long. I seeing a PT DR. What is the purpose getting a shot

[@gaymer7545]

i tore mi tendon on a 50 kilo bicep curl cause of this video

[@importantcomment4569]

What type of treatment do you recommend? Light strength training? How do you strengthen the supination aspect? Thank you.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Start with simple straight line bicep curls first. And once it tolerates that with low weight then add in some curls where you start in pronation and turn it over into supination as you lift. Or you can train it with resistance band.

[@ImportantComment]

@@SportsInjuryPhysio Thank you

[@iamforthewin6825]

ive had it for months, ive rested done eccentric exercises (5lbs) and it did nothing but reaggrovate it and it hasn't healed

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Eccentric only exercises can sometimes be a bit too strong for the tendon at the start - you may have to start with even less weight and just do regular curls and very few reps - You usually have to also progress much more slowly than what you think. Also check if it is not other activities that also use that area that is actually aggravating it. If you wanted more specific rehab advice and an exercise plan, this is something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@iamforthewin6825]

@@SportsInjuryPhysio so you suggest I start with even lighting weight doing regular curls instead of eccentric ?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Yes - very light weights. But cannot say for sure without having assessed you.

[@DWalters96]

Thanks for the video! I've been getting pain here after badminton sessions, in which most of the power in overheads shot is generated from pronating the arm. I'm wondering if perhaps some very light strength training on the biceps would strengthen the tendon and help?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It will - you just have to time it well so that you don't overwork your tendon by playing + strength training - all the loads in a day and over a week accumulate to cause trouble so space enough recovery days between different exercise sessions. If you wanted help with your rehab and an exercise plan, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@antidepressant11]

This was very useful. Thanks.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RunalSss00]

Can pain killers heal it , ma'am please reply

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

No, pain killers only dull the pain. For it to heal, you have to rest it from the activities that cause pain and then slowly start to strengthen it once it has calmed down enough.

[@IWantMyVisionBack]

Just started experiencing tenderness on the inside of my bicep near my elbow today towards the end of my back workout. Kinda bummed.. I think it’s from going extra heavy on rack pulls or too much volume. I took yesterday off tho smh

[@JoaquinArguelles]

Thank you very much.

[@lewisgarland1259]

Around 4 years ago i used to weight train and i had to stop because of a deep ache in my bicep that just got worse and worse. 4 years later i picked up a 12 KG dumbbell and i have a kind of sharp instant pain followed by weakness in that same arm. been doing some curls now and then but as soon as i do some it feels tender and worse for days.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It sounds as if you may have torn something this time round - get it checked out by a physio so you can get the correct advice for it

[@billhinckley5401]

Thank you, I've ben looking for a solution to my issue for week's.....:)

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Great!

[@billhinckley5401]

Can I apply ice to the area ? Is there any other relief treatment for the pain?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Here's our video on using ice for pain relief: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5CcmJ2cm5x8ebc

[@ak-bm3ji]

Thank you so much !!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Welcome!

[@smaragdchaos]

Hello, I was curious, is there a brace that can be used with pain related to distal biceps tendon? Would a biceps strap work for this at all, or would it be a pointless endeavor?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I actually don't know - if it's cheap to try then you won't lose much by trying but if it is expensive I would think twice because it is unlikely to help.

[@nettripper]

Thank you for the video! I have a question if you’re allowed to answer. I tore my right distal bicep and replaced it with a tendon from my left leg. Can the left distal arm that wasn’t torn become imbalanced and feel like it can’t keep up with the fixed right arm? I ask cause my left distal bicep has become crazy sore and I swear it’s trying to tear to match and balance out with my right arm. Thank you!!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It can be that you're overusing that side and caused it flare up.

[@smaragdchaos]

Hello, I have a question, what do I do when the distal biceps tendonitis is so severe I can't do either bicep curls or hammer curls without being sent into an episode of serious pain, no matter how light the weights are or how slow the exercise is? Prolonged resting doesn't really do a whole lot for me. I need help with resolving this quickly since my other arm is now developing this condition as well since I have to compensate just to get by in life

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Ugh, that is frustrating - It sounds like you would benefit from getting it assessed so you can get a custom treatment plan - a physio will be able to help you figure out what may be needed in your case. If you wanted help with your rehab and an exercise plan, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/services

[@dlr_10x50]

is it ok that i cannot straighten my left arm fully? i feel pain my tendons only when I trying to straighten it, and anyway I cannot open my arm fully. should I just wait recovery?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I can't really answer this without assessing you - best to see a physio for proper advice.

[@rickc.3552]

I’ve noticed my forearm also hurts where the forearm meets the tendon (distal bicep and forearm in pain.

[@Moose1032]

I’ve been dealing with mine for over 2 months. I stopped curling and all I do is work my shoulders and chest for 2 months and it’s still there so I’m guessing it’s a small tear cause it’s not fully torn cause I can feel it’s still attached. It’s frustrating cause it just won’t go away. 😢

[@shamsko2551]

What if it hurts all the time, and i have not trained it in 12 months. And i cant Even train Anything upper body bc my chest/shoulder hurts

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It sounds like you would benefit of getting it properly assessed by a physiotherapist who can identify what is causing your pain and what exercises you can start with to help it get better.

[@amansinha3255]

Thankyou so much mam.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Most welcome 😊

[@welshboyuk7651]

I like the way you remember super nation I won’t forget now ;)

[@jacobweaver4193]

Would this be what would cause a tight feeling or discomfort right in the middle of my bicep? not really pain but just a weird feeling right in the middle of my bicep

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It could be but with biceps tendonitis you would also expect the biceps tendon to be painful to press on or at least hurt when doing resisted movements. If you wanted help with figuring this out, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@LA22203]

Is it normal to have tingly fingers with this?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

That means your nerve is likely also injured - I would get it checked.

[@lionelson7098]

50 kg on the bicep curl? Someone better warn Nick Walker, we've got a surprising new contender in town!

[@gregthomas6637]

What if I reach a state where I can not even handle my coat ?(coat is just an example)

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Get it reviewed by a physiotherapist (or doctor) so they can help you figure out what you need to stop doing and what you can start doing to help it calm down.

[@OnatGG]

Well I have both tendon and tendinophaty. Physio, PRP, many drugs, at least 6 different orthopedists, 2 rheumotologist. None of them cured me :(:(:(

[@zbbzbb4761]

i can do whatever i want in the gym and won't feel pain, but the moment i start with armwrestling i get the pain

[@mrlloyart190]

Thanks This is very helpful.

[@webbey6479]

I recently started bjj but been going to gym for years, never had an issue till BJJ it is in both arms but comes on slowly over an hour and a half ends up at an 8/10 then is fine within 30mins. Could this just be my muscles and tendons conditioning?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Pain is not a sign of conditioning, especially if it develops while you're exercising. Have it checked by a physio to see what is needed - it may just be that you need to adjust the way you do things and cut the volume of the sessions a bit. This is something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@Paulo34343]

Few years ago i over-did pull-ups, basically forcing myself every day doing them, not knowing my muslces are progressing faster than tendons, and my distal tendon got fucked up with time. It wasn't a rupture but it hurted badly. Now, few years later, i started going to a gym and i'm really enjoying it. But whenever i am doing pull-ups or bicep curls this pain is returning. It's mild but i cannot put on more weight because it will hurt more. It's easy with pull-ups, i just excluded them from my training routine and i found an alternative. But for bicep curling i cannot find an alternative. So if there is anything you would recommend for me to fix this issue i would really appreciate it. I want to do bicep curls and i want my arms to get bigger. It is weird that this pain is still here after all these years, and i am not even doing that much weight on bicep curls.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

OK so the things you have to keep in mind is that a lot of other arm exercises in the gym also work the biceps (even if it is not he main muscle working) so often it is the total amount of work it has to do in the session that is a bit too much. So you need to figure out what the tendon is currently able to tolerate with all stuff put together and then build from there. 1. So my advice will be to prepare yourself mentally to take 6 months to "rehab" your arms and that you can only start training for big muscles after that. 2. Then you first need to see how your arm is coping with your whole set in general - cut the bicep curl and pull-ups out so you can see what the effect of the general session is. Repeat this twice to ensure your results are consistent. If it still aggravates your arm then all the exercises in your session has to be reduced to a level that does not aggravate your arm. 3. Once you have got the correct level for your general lifting work (so that session does not aggravate your arm) then it is time to add the bicep curl. But go ridiculously light and slow - e.g. use 2kg - it should not feel like work at all and observe the reaction. If that is fine, then the next session increase slightly, until you find the weight that is just on the edge of OK and stick to that until your arm is 100% happy. Then slowly increase the weight. Hope this all makes sense If you wanted help with your rehab and an exercise plan, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@thewanderer011]

Man, this sounds familiar ☹️

[@blueguy2128]

So i just really over worked my biceps and pecs? Cuz i didnt get sudden pain, after 2 days i can't straighten my arms out or stretch my chest. my biceps and pecs are painful. I have to endure the pain and slowly straighten my arms out

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Yes, sounds like you just really overworked them

[@zzzBaki]

Mine hurts every time I bend it, how come?

[@BabyGrogu_]

Same have you recovered from it?

[@zzzBaki]

@@BabyGrogu_ yes I have

[@zzzBaki]

@@BabyGrogu_ took 2 weeks

[@oscarhawke9348]

50 kg or 110lb bicep curl

[@SkylarMixtape]

Im not sure if tendonitis is what I'm dealing with or not but a lot of what you're saying sounds on point for what I'm dealing with. thing is I don't work out at all, im an artist, i also do most of the house chores & for the last year ive been having on & off pain. Doing the dishes, typing, being on my phone & art seem impossible somedays. 😓🤔 Anyway your video/s were very informative!

[@kaeshur92]

Hii....I have a recurring problem with my lower bicep particularly when I play any sport that involves throwing balls like cricket. It heals for a time when I take some time off and then once I start playing again the same problem happens. Any suggestions please.

[@Bogo0112]

You need to do a cross friction massage on your injured tendon. I also recommend physical therapy, sounds like tendonitous.

[@lokma5571]

4:40 can i still do dips?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You might be able to but the only way to know is to test it and see how your arm reacts in the 24 hours after that.

[@Derwynn]

Did yours heal? Dips is what caused mine. Can’t straighten my arms

[@Chris-se3nc]

The pain escalates for me during my workouts. Had it for 4 months now. I can’t do any bicep exercise where the weights are far from my body. preacher curl (supposedly the worst one for injuries) is still manageable on lighter weights. Really frustrating.

[@RitaSherman-nr8qv]

Hair bow bow making may have inflamed mine.

[@BigSteelThrill]

where was the treatment? Just do less exercise?

[@ogun9645]

My biceps got weaker weaker with time due bad habits and being unactive person ,to the point i cant do simple activities , i have tendonpathy in knees and achiles and use the hand as light as can be to get up from bed,i cant even go the physio bc of my legs,pls what can i do?😢im scared of the body getting worse im at this shape for 2+years its started slowly with neck pain that caused big sleep issues that led the body to dethiorating from my from my achiles and knees to the biceps and bit wirsts,i need help

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It sounds like you need to start moving - I know it can be difficult when everything hurts but when you remain still for too long it actually causes you to hurt more over time. Here are some ideas: 1. Get a physio to come visit you at home if you can't go see them 2. or Use a walking frame to help you get to the physio if walking is too painful 3. Hydrotherapy can often be great to help you build gentle strength while the warm water soothes the pain.

[@ogun9645]

@@SportsInjuryPhysio oh belilve me when im telling u ive tried to find physio who can help me at home ive tried a year+ ago since than ive tried to work on my own learning with videos like this and learning antomia but i still need expert to guide me ,only recently i search again and found 1 who can but still in talks,im in talk with otgwr clinic that gave me the courge to go to them ive booked to 18/2 , my body got so much worse in those 1 year and half its insane and sad,thank u for rrsponding

[@Triniboi05]

This is exactly what I have been dealing with! Almost 2 years later it is still hurting and I am only now getting back to working out. It made me so depressed that I stopped working out altogether and no one could tell me what was going on, but what you described is EXACTLY what I have been dealing with. Sounds like I am finally on the right track. Just lifting much lighter now and slowly getting back into it.

[@anthonylj9709]

wow same exact thing as me 2 years of this........ just started some bloodflow exercises with bands feeling much better started to workout lightly again. Any luck since you started again?

[@Triniboi05]

@@anthonylj9709 Yes! I'm happy to report that my bicep is probably 80% back to normal now. All this from just working out light for 2.5 months. So ironic that 2 years of laying off and doing physical therapy and all kinds of MRIs etc and this is all that I had to do🤦‍♂️

[@anthonylj9709]

@@Triniboi05 thanks for the update I've been working out again also feeling much better also thankfully I'm off work right now or I'd be in the same boat but the blood flow Def helps alot

[@Eagle2894]

@@Triniboi05 Hello, are you at 100% now? Did you strictly use light weights, that did not cause any pain or reaction in your tendon or did you try some heavier weights as well to push it a little bit?

[@Triniboi05]

@@Eagle2894 Still not 100% yet. I am very slowly using progressive overload, so I am gradually gainning more and more use. At this point, I am still perhaps 85% or so. It's a slow process now, but at least I can lift. If the weight feels even slightly irrirtating to the tendon, I back off, swallow my pride and lift lighter.

[@lukecalclimbs2463]

Thank you so much!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@Allahu_Akbar_the_one]

Wow! This video was so helpful! I ego lifted and now I had this issue.

[@mahalaa5328]

I believe this is the injury that I currently have. I woke up with a shooting pain in my arm. It felt very much like static. Eventually, the tingly feeling has dissipated and it mostly feels sore when extended. I can still feel tingling in my thumb occasionally. This was definitely a scary thing to go through. Hoping everyone else will get through their injuries!!

[@billdole9766]

50kg bicep curl xD

[@silverfoxx522]

50 kg bicep curls 🤣🤣

[@shubhamhelloworld321]

She said 15 i think

[@Sky9403]

I injured with 25kg

[@gauravathwal5629]

Thankyouu so much. I have a weird painful strain in my lower bicep. its aching badly, and hurts the most when I straighten my arm. I can feel the hook, so I guess I'll just give it rest for next few days.

[@alihandro6206]

has it healed yet?

[@alezochielie4823]

Did it heal

[@alezochielie4823]

It will heal under two week no worries if u can hook your bone inside

[@gauravathwal5629]

@@alihandro6206 Indeed did healed itself in around 6 days. Its not the same, there is still a slight difference in strength.

[@kaustubh9759]

@Gaurav Athwal can you tell me. It happened after Bicep exercise. I am having same issue when I strech my arm straight it pains at lower bicep. How much it took you to recover.

[@futbolusa]

I have been dealing with this for six months and it is not healing. I have tried to ramp it back up but have been unsuccessful. Even doing household chores has made it worse. Not sure how to get it healed as I have stopped weight training completely now and only going for runs. Anybody gotten over this?

[@manuelrendon8083]

The soup analogy is awesome!

[@leol.9671]

Soup is good food

[@richard_mutum]

THANK YOU FOR THE KNOWLEDGE IT MEANS A LOT

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@tgdkls5891]

Best video I've found on this topic, thank you. Very clear but detailed and realistic advice, and you didn't just say "rest until better", like many do (and which in my painful experience absolutely doesn't work). Happily subscribed for more. Cheers

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I appreciate that!

[@tgdkls5891]

@@SportsInjuryPhysio My pleasure. It's clear you're speaking from great real-life experience helping people in practice, and you understand active people. You're not just a "fitness KZbinr" who read some anatomy online, and you're also not a typical GP prescribing immobility and painkillers!

[@kingmasudwazzirie8992]

@@SportsInjuryPhysio I can't flex my left bicep properly, I didn't feel sharp pain. What should I do? Please

[@Rob........811]

@@kingmasudwazzirie8992 Did you get this problem solved?

[@kingmasudwazzirie8992]

@@Rob........811 nope, it heals too slowly

[@PittsburghSonido]

I have a slight ache in the elbow, but not near the tendon. When supinated, it ache is almost like it’s in the brachioradialis. It’s strange. So I’ve been resting.

[@quintus.barior7548]

I think I have the same pathology as you have, I think my distal biceps is inflammed, but I have also pain next to the tendon, near the brachioradialis... What kind of movements leaded you to this ? For me is when I'm doing external rotation of the forearm... Good luck to you

[@PittsburghSonido]

@@quintus.barior7548 Spider curls. I think I was pushing too hard while my wrists weren’t neutral. Since then, I’ve done forearm lifts to strengthen the muscle and it’s felt fine. You too homie.

[@Superluminal151]

Agreed with many of the comments. I see a lot of videos and information on upper bicep tendonitis, but significantly less on lower. Most search results bring up golfers or tennis elbow, which is not the same thing. Thank you!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Well said!

[@Charlie_Duz]

I've had exactly the same problem finding videos on lower biceps tendonopathy and I notice that's a year after you wrote your comment.

[@1koshadowbtw752]

14 just got it yesterday

[@omarct]

Can you get this from holding your phone near you face for long periods of time?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Repeating a movement like that excessively can cause a number of injuries so, I guess so.

[@scorpioman1964]

I'm 58yo. When I was 26 I had already distal tendon problems on both biceps. Also later in my 30's. I realised 10 years ago to do eccentric (negative) movements. My tendons strength is now much better. 2x a week before working out I do eccentric workouts just to warm up the Biceps and be sure they don't get hurt again.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

👌

[@stevphiericardo2790]

I got this back when I was actively workingout 17 years ago, stopped gym, only just recently back active again and the lower back tightness on my weak hand bicep is back again. It's not pain, but SUPER DUPER TIGHT and it restricts my curl sessions when working out. It's unbelieveable how it's the same symptoms from more than a decade ago still exactly the same. Super tight, very very tingly like something is moving in my lower biceps and I don't even need to use my heaviest weight to trigger this. This is very annoying.

[@sidu_vicky1603]

Perfect explanation thanks for the better advice related to tendons 🔥🔥💯 #must watch

[@aayush1552]

I am 14 yrs old . 6 months ago one day i got sudden encouragement to workout and really overdid bicep curls in one day. From tomorrow my arms started hurting really much from my elbow to shoulder. Its been 6 months since then and even though my arms dont hurt when i am not doing anything, if i try anything that requires me to exert a little force I feel a sharp pain in my biceps. I dont know what I have to do. I havent been able to do anything heavy in the past 6 months. Please help me if you can suggest anything.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Hi there, We cannot provide individual treatment advice without doing an in-depth assessment of your injury and your personal circumstances, as the advice might not be appropriate for you. It would be best for you to see a physio who can diagnose your injury and prescribe the correct treatment.

[@akurti]

my pain isnt there always but when i extend my arm and point my palm in to the air i can feel that tendon (i think) its very stiff feeling like someone pulling it hardly.

[@JayceWendel]

Same here how did you get rid of this

[@coldinwisconsin2017]

Great explanation. I'm not quite at 50 kilos on my bicep curls yet, LOL. 5:28 That's A LOT.

[@mysticxl326]

I feel a slight pain when doing curls in my right bicep near the forearm and I also feel a pain when I put the arms behind my head and do pull downs