posted August 12, 2000 12:37 PM            

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HEEEEEELLLLLPPPPPPPP.I was doing dips and felt a little tear and pulling sensation in the center of my chest area,now today it hurts like a bitch.....any advice?to help the healing process.....Thanks...Chino

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posted August 12, 2000 12:42 PM            

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If it is a torn pec muscle, the key will be not to aggrivate it any more until it heals. Depending on how severe the tear is it could be a week or two before it feels better. Just do not try to do chest exercises again until all pain is gone otherwise you could tear the muscle even further.

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posted August 12, 2000 12:47 PM            

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Thanks bro....I guess its ice and anti inflamitories

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posted August 14, 2000 12:03 AM            

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get it checked out..its not worth putting yourself out for a longer time

peace

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