Feels like muscle tearing when I draw ???

[Straitshot]

I have a question about a physical problem that has arisen when I try to draw my bow. I am not looking for free medical advise but just want to ease my concern. Recently it seems that I have pulled a muscle. The Pectoral muscle where it joins the armpit feels as though it is trying to tear when I draw my bow. As soon as I start into the draw and resistance begins to increase the Pectoral muscle where it joins at the armpit burns and feels as though it is trying to tear. I laid off shooting about two weeks and I thought it had gone away. Went to a 3-D tournament today and on the 23rd target it happened. The burnning came back and I did not feel as though I could finish the tournament. I don't want to cause a more serious problem that could possibly end my shooting altogether. Has anyone experenced this before and what did you do to remedy the situation. I only shoot about 47 or 48 pounds at my draw length.

Thanks, Louis

[Danny Rowan]

Louis, sounds like a torn muscle to me. They can take a while to heal, especialy the older we get. Rest is good, if you are concerned see a doctor. If it is bad enough you may have to put the arm in a sling for a while. Do not agrivate it anymore because if you tear it bad enough it could require surgury to fix it. See a Doc.

Danny

[DarkeGreen]

I tore an abdominal muscle one time doing setups with weights on my chest. It was almost 6 months before I could do setups without pain. I'd go see a doctor and let them tell ou what you need to do. If it is a simple tare you may be back in business in a couple months. You don't want to make it worse though.

[JRY309]

Best advice is to see your doctor.He might recommend some physical therapy.I had some elbow pain that was bothering me off and on for a couple of years.Went and saw my doctor and he made some suggestions and therapy,feels great now.I kick myself for waiting.But those can take time to heal I would not make it worse without seeing a doctor.

[Tim Schoenborn]

See a doctor before you tear it........

A torn pec means surgery and more than a year off from anything.

I am no Doctor by any length, but that is a region that I would never take chance with. A torn Bicep or Pec is a disaster.

Just a little FYI is all............

[Roger Norris]

get that looked at. No way will it just go away...

[joekeith]

Go see a Doc.....please.  I've got problems that may have been taken care of long ago if I would have just given it the 4- 6 weeks to heal.  That was 15 years ago, still sufferin'.
  GO TO THE DOC........

[yleecoyote23]

Dang it Louis, I was hoping you were better!!

I would agree, go see a Dr since it doesn't seem to be going away....all those purty bows of yours need you back in shape!!!

[bayoulongbowman]

Rest , lots of rest...PT too...