What causes the painful sensation of compressed flesh during pull-ups, and how should it be managed?
Jun 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
The pain in the muscles caused by pull-ups may be due to physiological factors, or it could result from trauma, fasciitis, and other causes; targeted treatment should be based on the specific underlying cause. Besides these common reasons, other possible factors include synovitis, lumbar disc herniation, and nerve injury. Patients should seek timely medical attention to avoid delaying treatment.
The muscle pain caused by chin-ups or squeezing during the exercise may be due to physiological factors, or it could result from trauma, fasciitis, and other causes. Targeted treatment should be based on the specific underlying cause. The details are as follows:
1. Physiological Factors
Performing chin-ups may lead to lactic acid buildup in the local muscles, resulting in soreness. This type of discomfort is usually mild and resolves with adequate rest, without requiring special treatment.
2. Disease-Related Factors
1) Trauma
If proper care is not taken during chin-ups, local compression injuries or impact injuries may occur, leading to symptoms such as localized pain and skin bruising. Patients should take medications such as Sanqi tablets or Shujin Huoxue tablets under a doctor's guidance to relieve symptoms.
2) Fasciitis
Fasciitis is commonly associated with factors like cold exposure or muscle overuse, causing local symptoms including redness, swelling, heat, stiffness, and pain. In such cases, patients should follow medical advice to take medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules or celecoxib capsules to alleviate symptoms.
Besides the common causes mentioned above, other conditions such as synovitis, lumbar disc herniation, or nerve injury may also be responsible. Patients should seek timely medical attention to avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment.
