Do I Have A Torn Bicep?

Did you experience a “pop” or tearing sensation when the injury happened?

Has your bicep start swelling?

Do you experience arm weakness?

Is your bicep bruised?

Did you experience warmth around the injury?

Do you experience fatigue or increased pain in your arm when you engage in repetitive activity?

Do you experience pain at the injury site and throughout your arm?

Do you have trouble turning your palm?

Do you have a bulge in your upper arm?

Based on your answers, you are displaying one or two signs of a torn bicep. Your bicep is the muscle in your upper arm, on the front. This muscle helps you to twist your forearm and to bend your elbow. Bicep tears can be partial or complete, and there are three types of bicep tendon tear injuries, depending on their location and severity. It may be important to make an appointment with your doctor. Getting a diagnosis (and treatment) as early as possible is important to recover quickly and more fully.

Based on your answers, you are displaying various signs of a torn bicep. A torn bicep tendon is mainly caused by injury and overuse. It may be essential to visit your doctor. He will do a physical exam and ask you about your medical history. If needed, he will also do an X-ray – to rule out bone injuries – or an MRI to see if there is a partial or complete tear. The recovery time depends on the severity of the tear and the type of treatment. Mild injuries can even take up to two months to heal. Most often, it takes four to five months before you can get back to your normal activities.

Unfortunately, you are displaying the symptoms typically seen among individuals who have a torn bicep. It may be highly important to visit your doctor as soon as you can. Treatment for a torn bicep will depend on the severity of the tear, overall bicep function, and whether you also damaged any other part. Potential treatments include rest, anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammation, physical therapy, or in worst cases torn bicep surgery. A bicep tendon tear can be a serious injury, but luckily many respond well to nonsurgical treatment. Make sure to get medical help as soon as possible.