Have I Pulled My Muscle or is it Sore?

Hello.
I have started to go to the gym and yesterday was my second session with weights at the gym.
However after the session ( I stopped due to muscle failure in my arms) my arms have been hurting so much that I cannot move my arms fully and when I sleep on my side it hurts. I would like to know if I have pulled my muscle and if so, how to cure it as quick as possible or if my muscle is sore so I can get back to the gym as quick as possible.
Many Thanks.


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Youre pushed too far in your first session. Coincidentally, i also started yesterday. A little soreness is normal, but you sound like you went a bit too far for beginner. Did you stretch/warm up before and after??. I would advice staying away from the weights until your muscles have had a chance to recover..

No I did not stretch but I did warm up. I'll stick to cardio for now but how long of a break do you think I should take before my muscle is repaired? And I still do not know if it is pulled or just sore and the soreness will repair sooner than later.



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very big mistake not stretching.. if the pain is unbearable, maybe visit the hospital, otherwise, rest should do the trick whether it's a pull or tear or just sore. Maybe also try icing the area for some minutes each day.. can help with pain and inflammation if any is present..

very big mistake not stretching.. if the pain is unbearable, maybe visit the hospital, otherwise, rest should do the trick whether it's a pull or tear or just sore. Maybe also try icing the area for some minutes each day.. can help with pain and inflammation if any is present..