What can I do to relief a mild muscle strain, in my upper arm, when paracetamol isn't working?

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I do arm exercises using 1kg weights, just to tone my arms. Have not done it for a couple of days and yet, out of no where, this afternoon, my arm starts throbbing; a deep ache. Used deep heat and arm got warm and red and my husband said it proves it is muscular.

I have experienced some pain whilst exercising and so, reduced it.

I cannot press down on my arm with my body, as the ache intensifies, but it does calm down a little when resting, but not enough to cause relief.

There is no swelling or bruising.

mtwaites · Accepted Answer

If rest, elevation, and painkillers are not working for the problem, you're going to need to seek medical advice.  It means that you have some sort of injury has occurred and beyond ice, heat and painkillers, you have done what you can.

DeAnne · Answer

Maybe cold compresses?  Stop doing that for awhile; you have obviously strained it.

Join a gym; the trained experts there will know what machines you should use and for how long.

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What can I do to relief a mild muscle strain, in my upper arm, when paracetamol isn't working?

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