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I was working out with dumbells and i over did it , woke up next morning and can't put my arm straight , been 2days-what do i do ?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Get seen: Don't wait if you might have a ruptured biceps head.

Dr Michalski and another doctor agreed

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