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I injured my upper trap lifting weights. what should i do for it?
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Rest: Alternate heat and ice, rest with no lifting involving this muscle for 1-2 weeks then reduce your exercise program to half what you were doing before you injured the muscle and gradually increase the weight to prevent new injury.
Answered 1/22/2015
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Rest, ice, etc. : Rest from offending activities, ice the area 3-5x/day x 20 minutes and consider Ibuprofen or Naproxen for a few days. Gentle massage may be of benefit. Muscular pain usually resolves within a week. See a doc if pain persists beyond this.
Answered 6/30/2014
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