Question
Hello, im 13 years old and have recently started lifting weights. I can lift alot more than my parents let me(they dont know much, and i have done my research). But recently and before lifting, i have had pain just like one half inch below my collar bone on the back of my neck. Its not a spreading pain, its concentrated on one spot, like a small little dot. I also have a rush in my right arm now, I play percussion and whenever i move my wrist up and down,Theres a rush in my arm, like the blood was rushing in very fast. Im sure its nothing, but im sorta paranoid, so any info would be could.

Answer
Hi Kiran,

You've probably just over-done it a little and now have some inflammation in your neck or shoulder which is pressing on a nerve and causing the rushing feeling you describe.

Try to take it easy, lay off the weight lifting for 2-3 weeks and try not to use your arms unless you really need to (no heavy lifting etc). You could put some ice on it if it's sore now, maybe take an Advil (if you can) to help decrease the inflammation (swelling).

Once you've rested your arm for a few weeks and it's better, try to ease back into the weight lifting- start with lower weights and fewer repetitions and gradually increase both SLOWLY.

Wishing you all the best,
Margot