Can't bend arms, may have a bruised vain?

Question

I was working out a couple of days ago and when I woke up the next day, I wasn't able to bend my arms at all! It hurt so much every time I tried to. When I touch the muscle on the upper part of my arm, it hurts intensively. Then when I touch middle part of my arm, it literally kills.

So I stayed with my arms bent all day long, which I thought was ridiculous because I looked like i was flexing... and I just started working out, so I don't have anything yet. What could the problem be? What should I do to heal my arms? I'm 16.

- Thanks a lot!

Answer 1

you are just sore. just rest and try some ice for comfort. you have a build up of lactic acid and it just has to work its way out. try massage and ice. it has nothing to do with veins.

Answer 2

You should move them around a little bit even though they hurt.  It doesn't sound like you did any warm ups to stretch you muscles before working out.  Also, you might want to start with a little bit lighter weights.  You overworked your muscles from the sound of it.  Try drinking a lot of fluids too.  Waters best.

Answer 3

You hurt yourself by not easing into it. You probably need to lay your arms out and put ice on them. Slowly every day bend them a little more. Soon enough you'll be able to bend them again. I also would suggest Ibuprofen to ease the pain. If it doesn't heal within 5 days go see a doctor. When you can move your arms again wait 3 days before beginning to work out again. But make sure to ease your arms into it.