Quote (Boxa @ Jun 29 2011 04:01pm)
I have a laterally torn meniscus in my left knee, i have a mcl tear in my right elbow, and I have a bicep tendon tear in my left shoulder.
I still want to continue working out though.
If I wear a knee brace and use elbow wraps how much damage am I causing my body by continuing to lift heavy?
Is this serious? Or another troll?
Assuming it's serious, do NOT train with those injuries. You can stand to create long term or even permanent debilitating injuries out of minor injuries by training under those conditions.
The torn meniscus (depending on severity) is extremely critical that you wear a brace and apply RICE consistently.
again, depending on severity, the tear in your right elbow is also a very dangerous injury to train with. Under any repetitive motion with resistance attached (let alone training heavy) you risk a maximum tear or even separation. Tommy John surgery is usually needed to clear this up depending on the severity.
The bicep tear...assuming its where the bicep meets the shoulder is the least of the 3...but still also crucial not to train with it.
I am having a hard time believing you contracting all of these injuries so suddenly...as you have had the tendency to troll over the last few weeks/months.