Q:  My elbow is killing me - particularly when I am doing flat bench press. I'm having a really hard time lowering the bar to my chest, but once it's down there, it isn't a problem pressing it upward and beginning to lower it again. But then in the lower third of the descent, it becomes painful again. I am always abnormally sore for 2-3 days, and need NSAIDS to get through it. What can I do? A: Well, take time off is one simple answer. You seem to keep exacerbating matters by continuing the cycle of rest-injure-rest-injure. Going to see a doc can also help you because you'll know what needs to be done. Maybe surgery is the answer - maybe just rest. Either way, we think you are looking at some time off. Don't be discouraged though. You're already half of what you ...

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