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Muscle Tear help!

O_D
Hello all,
I am a student of Brazilian Jiu jitsu and MMA. I injured myself  2 months ago during training and I  suffer from sever pain in my chest muscle, tricep, and lat. all of the mentioned muscles are on the left side of body. Muscles tend to ache when holding objects and are reduced in mass and strength. I also injured my forearm saw a Doc and told me it is tennis elbow.
please note that my thumb and index finger are numb most of the time.
Two months have passed with little improvement in strength.
please adivse on what to do.

Thank you all in advance!
OD
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356518 tn?1322263642
You need am MRI and maybe a nerve conduction study done also.
Did you have x-rays done at all?
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O_D
Thank you for the reply, appreciated.

I am working out but lightly, stretching and warming up before training and cooling down as well.
Yes the doctor is my regular doctor, maybe I should see another.
What sort of tests should I take?

Thanks again! :)
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356518 tn?1322263642
Muscle injures do take a long time to heal completely. Are you working out and doing what you did before the injury? You could be injuring yourself further or not allowing yourself time to heal.
The numbness could be nerve damage, have you had any test done at all?
I would definitely get a second opinion. Also is the doctor you seen your regular doctor?
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