elbow pop crack

by hunter
(charlotte, nc)

i was lifting off on skull crushers way too much weight, 150lbs. and got bar off of its resting spot about 1 inch and left elbow made a horrible sounding cracking noise and horrible pain shot thru and swelling started immediatly. now 2 days later swelling is about half of what it was at peak, very little pain, restricted movemement prob.from the swelling. swelling actually seems to be a little above elbow at bottom of tricep. what do you think i did. thanks...hunter

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elbow injury
by: Bart - SII

It could be any number of things. Triceps strain / rupture, joint injury, etc. If you have significant swelling and pain that has lasted for 2-3 days, you should see your doctor for evaluation.

Bart

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