Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My arm hurts since i benche pressed a few days ago. what can i do to speed up the recovery?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Take a Nsaid like--: Ibuprofen or aleve (naproxen) ( if no history of side effects or allergy), heat/ice pad alternating and gentle stretching exercises would certainly help to improve and speed up the recovery. Good luck.
Answered 6/25/2014
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Bit by a dog on my arm but it didn't break the skin. There is a lumpy bruise- maybe a small hematoma? What can I do to speed healing?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
After using power tools or digging using a speed i wake up in early morning w/ severe numbness & pain in my hands & lower arms & it is getting worse?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Woke up from nap with a very fast vibrating in chest neck and arms. Felt pulse in neck while vibrating felt normal speed and pattern. Hist gerd anxiet?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My 12yo son ran full speed into a wall during basketball stopping himself with his left hand/arm. Considerable pain in his forearm. X-ray was negati?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I burnt my arm by mistake with my hair straighteners ad I have a red burn mark. I am not in any pain with it but I want it gone. Is their anything I could do to speed up the process of getting rid of I or to even get rid of it? Aparently hydrocortisone sh
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Any way I can speed up the recovery of my broken forearm?
Shingles vaccine 4 weeks ago and I have swelling and pain in the armpit on the side I got the vaccine. should I be concerned, and how can I speed up recovery? thank you?
What should I do to speed up recoverr from a broken arm?
Im trying to lose weight im the stomach area and on my arm. How can I speed up my metabolism?
I hyperextended my elbow on January 1st of this year, and I'm still having severe pain when I lock my arm. how can I speed up the healing process?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
