Thread: Ouch!

I was doing my first lifting exercise tonight with 12 lb dumbells and I got this stinging, burning pain in my upper back - like a really bad bee sting. It shocked me enough to make me immediately put down my dumbells and see if an insect actually had stung me. Nothing. I finished my workout and then lifted a heavy box. Bee sting pain again. Ouchie! Anyone know what I should do? Heating pad? Ice pack?

I'd start out by getting other people to carry stuff.

Hey! That'd probably be a great way to meet guys too!



Seriously, a stinging pain is kind of weird. Are you sure you didn't have something sharp stuck in your clothes or in your back?

Originally Posted by Josie

I was doing my first lifting exercise tonight with 12 lb dumbells and I got this stinging, burning pain in my upper back - like a really bad bee sting. It shocked me enough to make me immediately put down my dumbells and see if an insect actually had stung me. Nothing. I finished my workout and then lifted a heavy box. Bee sting pain again. Ouchie! Anyone know what I should do? Heating pad? Ice pack?

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Sounds like a pinched nerve.
I get them fairly regularly.
Usually, I avoid the lift, which precipitated the pain, for a few days.

You've damaged a nerve/muscle, wait a few days or more before you lift again. To prevent future pains like this, warm up for 10 minutes before lifting your full weights. Just be glad that this didn't occur while you were lifting 200lbs, as it was with me :P

Originally Posted by shlunka

You've damaged a nerve/muscle, wait a few days or more before you lift again. To prevent future pains like this, warm up for 10 minutes before lifting your full weights. Just be glad that this didn't occur while you were lifting 200lbs, as it was with me :P

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Yikes....that's real iron.
Usually my twinges occur while doing lighter weight shoulder exercises.
Don't get me started on my elbow and wrist problems.

Originally Posted by Josie

I was doing my first lifting exercise tonight with 12 lb dumbells and I got this stinging, burning pain in my upper back - like a really bad bee sting. It shocked me enough to make me immediately put down my dumbells and see if an insect actually had stung me. Nothing. I finished my workout and then lifted a heavy box. Bee sting pain again. Ouchie! Anyone know what I should do? Heating pad? Ice pack?

The general rule of thumb for sprains and pulled muscles is cold packs for the first 24 hours, then heat.

Originally Posted by radioman

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Yikes....that's real iron.
Usually my twinges occur while doing lighter weight shoulder exercises.
Don't get me started on my elbow and wrist problems.

It was during a pull up exercise, I have a 200lb resistance setup to where I can pull down on a tied up bar that simulates a pull-up. Compared to my 130lb body weight, it's quite a bit. Pulled several muscles in my back and a few small places in the traps area. Couldn't work any for almost a week, but I enjoyed the excuse :P

Just work out in one of those bee suits. Should clear right up.

Originally Posted by Josie

I was doing my first lifting exercise tonight with 12 lb dumbells and I got this stinging, burning pain in my upper back - like a really bad bee sting. It shocked me enough to make me immediately put down my dumbells and see if an insect actually had stung me. Nothing. I finished my workout and then lifted a heavy box. Bee sting pain again. Ouchie! Anyone know what I should do? Heating pad? Ice pack?

It might not have anything to do with you workout.

Have you been in any physically traumatic situations (got in a fight, fell off your bike, car accident, etc, etc) lately?

In addition to taking it easy, I suggest an anti-inflammatory (non-prescription) for 2-3 days. Tylenol, Aleve, etc

That's assuming you don't have some other condition that can be worsened by those pills.