How to manage thigh indentation post-weightlifting?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Today I worked out at the gym. It was my second time working out in about two to three years this week. As I was doing the dumbbell press, I picked up 50 pounds of dumbbells and placed them on my quad, sitting down. Quickly I lift them up using the momentum of moving my quad upward to help pick up the weights. It takes all but two seconds each time. However, when I got back home, I noticed an indentation on my upper left thigh, and I know that it was from exercise. This has never happened to me before, and I am curious if this is something that I should be worried about. Will it go away, and what is the time taken for healing? I am worried that this may affect circulation in my leg, and there is no pain.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Nothing to worry about till there is no pain, discomfort, swelling, or redness.
1. It is advisable to go slow with the gym workout.
2. Hire a trainer if possible.
3. Build up strength before dumbbell workouts.
4. Since you were out of the gym for a few years, gradually get to the level of dumbbell training.
5. Watch the area for a few days.
6. Avoid stress-strain exertion by lifting heavy weights and rigorous exercises.
Are you taking any medicine for blood pressure, sugar, thyroid, heart, and cholesterol?
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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