Question 1

how can you heal a torn tricep muscle?

Accepted Answer

Depends where torn: A torn triceps at the attachment of the muscle to bone (the tendon) needs to be re-attached through surgery. If the muscle is torn in the body of the muscle then surgery is less successful. Typically the torn muscle will scar down  and after it heals you can do rehab and physical therapy. There is nothing you can do to accelerate the healing other than rest the muscle and do not overuse it.

Question 2

what does a torn tricep muscle look like.  i fell and thought i had a huge hematoma. now it looks like i have  an indentation

Accepted Answer

You may have one: While you may not have such a tear , if there is any question you should check it out
i wouldn't worry as much about the bruising but the indentation concerns me.

Question 3

20y ulnar, median nerves torn & surgically fixed, can't fully stretch elbow yet but i go to gym and can't strengthen my triceps muscle it it's very hard to work without weight!any advice please thanks?

Accepted Answer

You only need to ask: The solution is follow the post operative instructions that should have been prescribed by your surgeon. You may need to push him for assistance for the proper rehabilitation protocol. If this is not possible, then inquire at your gym for an exercise coordinator for his input and assistance.

Question 4

i have symptoms in every muscle. had an emg done that showed increased insertional activity only in tricep. then had muscle biopsy done that showed abnormal neurogenic changes. now neurologist wants to do a more extensive emg. does that make sense?

Accepted Answer

: You would probably be best served by having any further testing done after being evaluated by a specialist in neuromuscular disorders at a university hospital department of neurology.

Question 5

muscle biopsy of right tricep show chronic denervation and reinnervation with small angular muscle fibers scattered and regions grouped atrophy. same symptoms in every muscle. doctor cant give a diagnosis. why cant he? what other test can i do?

Accepted Answer

: Get a referral to a neurologist, who assess the meaning of "chronic denervation".  An EMG may also be useful.

Question 6

recently my upper arms have been experiencing soreness that seems to rotate through the muscle at the upper end of my forearms, my shoulders, biceps, and triceps.  one arm is worse than the other, but both are now showing symptoms.  what course of action should i take?

upper arm muscle soreness

Accepted Answer

Strain/injury: Pain on movement can typically be traced back to a strain or minor muscle injury. Avoid positions that make the pain worse. Do not do any lifting or pulling with that arm. Wear a sling for comfort. Take NSAIDS for antiinflammatory effect. Rest the area so healing can occur. Use alternating hot and cold packs to alleviate the pain. Talk to a Dr if the pain does not resolve in 2 weeks time.

Question 7

what exercises use the tricep muscles?

Accepted Answer

Many will: Pushup, dips, press downs, french press ... really any exercise where you extend your arm out - as in "press" your hand out - will engage the triceps.  Even planks will do so, much less so if you "lock" your arms out - as at that point much of the stress going into the elbow joint(aka bad) rather than the surrounding muscles.

Question 8

what parts of the tricep are worked as supporting muscles when you do shoulder presses?

Accepted Answer

Long and lateral: Heads for reclined shoulder press. http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/DeltoidAnterior/LVReclinedShoulderPress.html Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 9

pain in tricep area when i tense the muscle, feels like pain after workout but i haven't worked out properly. from hitting my head maybe?

Accepted Answer

No: No, it's not from hitting your head. Pain localized to the muscle that hurts with certain activities is truly arising from the muscle itself. It could be a muscle strain, tendonitis, or a muscle simply not used to certain workout activities.

Question 10

are there lymph nodes in tricep area or am i feeling a muscle?

Accepted Answer

There are nodes-: -in the epicondylar area of the elbow. If a muscle it should move with muscular contraction.

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How can you heal a torn tricep muscle?

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What does a torn tricep muscle look like. i fell and thought i had a huge hematoma. now it looks like i have an indentation

A member asked:

20y ulnar, median nerves torn & surgically fixed, can't fully stretch elbow yet but i go to gym and can't strengthen my triceps muscle it it's very hard to work without weight!any advice please thanks?

A member asked:

I have symptoms in every muscle. had an emg done that showed increased insertional activity only in tricep. then had muscle biopsy done that showed abnormal neurogenic changes. now neurologist wants to do a more extensive emg. does that make sense?

A member asked:

Muscle biopsy of right tricep show chronic denervation and reinnervation with small angular muscle fibers scattered and regions grouped atrophy. same symptoms in every muscle. doctor cant give a diagnosis. why cant he? what other test can i do?

A member asked:

Recently my upper arms have been experiencing soreness that seems to rotate through the muscle at the upper end of my forearms, my shoulders, biceps, and triceps. one arm is worse than the other, but both are now showing symptoms. what course of action should i take? upper arm muscle soreness

A member asked:

What exercises use the tricep muscles?

A member asked:

What parts of the tricep are worked as supporting muscles when you do shoulder presses?

A member asked:

Pain in tricep area when i tense the muscle, feels like pain after workout but i haven't worked out properly. from hitting my head maybe?

A member asked:

Are there lymph nodes in tricep area or am i feeling a muscle?

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