Question:
Hey Dr. Clay,
I’d like some advice from you if you don’t mind.
Last August I developed tendonitis in my bicep brachii. It’s not been a debilitating condition, just general soreness in my left forearm and bicep. It seems to get better for awhile having no symptoms, but will flare up whenever I do some heavy lifting that involves my bicep. I’m not sure what to do to make it better, but any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated. Is it normal to have a condition like this last this long (10 months)?
Thanks for the help. “Rooter” / Afghanistan
Answer:
It is normal for tendonitis of the biceps (a.k.a. bicipital tendonitis) to last that long if you do not get it taken care of.
Lots of stretching and massage (especially Active Release) generally do the trick over a period of time. Meanwhile, make sure to avoid doing anything that aggravates it. As any good doctor says, “if it hurts, don’t do it.”
Likewise, consider some anti-inflammatory nutrients like fish oil and a good glucosamine/chondroitin product like Elasti-Joint.
Hope that helps.
Dr Clay
