Strained my arm from trying to fight a submission, anyway to speed up recovery?

Question

My left arm at the lower bicep was strained from trying to escape a submission. I tried to long instead of tapping. This happened about 3 weeks ago and I still feel the pain when I move my arm. I'm going to stop training and wait for it to heal. Is there anyway to speed up the recuperation process?

Answer 1

First thing to do. Leave the EGO at home when you go to the gym. It is a place to learn things not to prove things, that is what the cage or ring is for.

Secondly

RICE(physiotherapy)


The classic tetrad of treatment for sprains and minor joint injuries consists of:


Rest
Ice packs - at home, a pack of frozen peas in a towel are effective as it can be moulded to the part
Compression - but do not use if too painful as the joint surfaces may be bruised
Elevation
hope this helps fella, also take plenty of arnica and maybe use some Thai Oil on it

Answer 2

Arnica is a organic herb which permits decrease bruising and swelling. you ought to purchase the cream out of your pharmacy or get the homoeopathic medicine from a well being save. those are small sugary pills that you dissolve below your tongue.

Answer 3

well when i have muscle injuries i have a friend that is a massage therapist that helps me out . Healing massages are usualy very painful but they get the job done. Also you should try SLOWLY stretching it

Answer 4

I would say ice it, 3x a day for 10-20 minutes. I think it works better than heat, at least for me it does.

Answer 5

If you have the time/resources for it, maybe accupunture... Otherwise just rest it until its better. Thats why my hubby does. If you keep reinjuring it before its better you could really mess it up.

Answer 6

Nice shower, rest, good meals...and a little time.