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Thread: Debilitating bicep/arm pain and numbness after squatting

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    Ach. I don't know what's up. It's showing up on mine. I'd post a screenshot to show you.. but... y'know.

    Thanks for the clarification Leonidas. Sounds like I have two possible contenders for causes. That's a good starting point for discussion with the doc. Perhaps if I've corrected the form issues with my wrists then it will go away in a couple of weeks.

    I'm lucky enough to have a little time with a visiting SS coach in a couple of weeks so hopefully that should help me iron out any kinks without having to make people wade through form check videos .

    Thank you Rip and everyone who has taken the time to contribute. I really appreciate it.

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    You fixed it. These points look like rotator cuff locations, but they don't typically produce neuro symptoms like you report. It looks like you're going to have to break down and get a diagnosis, the internet having reached its limit of usefulness.

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    The GP appointment was 'interesting'. She couldn't understand why I'd want to be strong. She said that what I was doing looked "very hard" and that if I wanted to improve my fitness she could recommend some cardio for me.
    *headdesk*

    I couldn't believe that she, especially as a GP, had no comprehension of the health benefits of resistance training and being strong. I was so surprised that I almost couldn't articulate my reply.

    Has anyone had a similar conversation with a health professional?

    Anyway, the upshot is that she's referring me to someone who (hopefully) knows better (I can't remember their job role). Since really watching my form with respect to wrist placement and the other things mentioned above, I've had little problem since so maybe it's as Leonidas said, with the problem gradually going away after correcting form. Thanks again everyone.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Man in the Box View Post
    Has anyone had a similar conversation with a health professional?
    EVERYONE has had a similar conversation with a "health professional."

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    Thoracic outlet syndrome can occur bilaterally. There is an easy provocation test for TOS though, that you can perform at home. You could be anatomically predisposed for this. I'm not 100% sure about this, but have you double checked your bar position? Is it really resting below the spina scapulae?

    It could also be your scalenic gap putting pressure on the brachial plexus.

    In a worst case scenario, you have herniated a disc between C6 and T1. The nucleus will usually leak and cause pressure unilaterally, but it can also occur bilaterally.

    Either way, you need to get this checked out by neurologic or orthopedic specialist. I've personally just trained through a shitload of pain until it eventually resolved with good form, but this sounds like simply continueing to lift without seeing an able specialist would be plain stupid.

    Good luck and be well!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Man in the Box View Post
    The GP appointment was 'interesting'. She couldn't understand why I'd want to be strong. She said that what I was doing looked "very hard" and that if I wanted to improve my fitness she could recommend some cardio for me.
    *headdesk*

    I couldn't believe that she, especially as a GP, had no comprehension of the health benefits of resistance training and being strong. I was so surprised that I almost couldn't articulate my reply.

    Has anyone had a similar conversation with a health professional?

    Anyway, the upshot is that she's referring me to someone who (hopefully) knows better (I can't remember their job role). Since really watching my form with respect to wrist placement and the other things mentioned above, I've had little problem since so maybe it's as Leonidas said, with the problem gradually going away after correcting form. Thanks again everyone.
    Why you no read this: http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_...petoe_goes_off ?
    Anyway, don't count too much on the other doc who "knows better". Your best shot is the SS coach you're going to train with. Good luck with your training, and keep on getting stronger.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Man in the Box View Post
    The GP appointment was 'interesting'. She couldn't understand why I'd want to be strong. She said that what I was doing looked "very hard" and that if I wanted to improve my fitness she could recommend some cardio for me.
    *headdesk*.
    haha my gp said high reps + low weight is the way to go

    I don't want to hijack the thread or anything but would TOS apply if the pain happens the moment you put the par on your back or would that be something different?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe View Post
    EVERYONE has had a similar conversation with a "health professional."
    I'd be more surprised if most people that have ever engaged in strength training and told their medical professional about it HAVE NOT had a similar conversation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe View Post
    EVERYONE has had a similar conversation with a "health professional."
    Sounds like this sort of training is too hard with no point. I'd better stick to 20 minutes of light cardio a few days a week instead. Just glad I discovered this before I got too strong for my own good.

    Thanks for your help.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tnumrych View Post
    I'd be more surprised if most people that have ever engaged in strength training and told their medical professional about it HAVE NOT had a similar conversation.
    I had a shocking conversation with my doctor 5 years ago. I had a very bloody red eye. Upon the urging of all of my coworkers, who were grossed out by it, I went to see my doctor (even though everything I had read said this was a harmless subconjuctival hemmorhage).

    When he asked what I was doing when it happened, I replied that I was lifing heavier than normal weights (I was squatting). He said, "There you go, that can cause it." I asked, "Is this a problem? He then asked me how long I had been lifting weights and if it had happened before. I answered that I had been lifting weights for 20 years and it had happened once before.

    He said, "No problem, don't worry about it."

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