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Arm Stretching Exercises When Sore After Blood Is Drawn
Exercising After Blood Draw
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Although serious injury is rare, bruising and soreness are common when you have blood drawn. You should drink plenty of water the day of the draw, keep your arm warm beforehand and dangle your arm to increase blood pressure at the site. If your arm is sore after blood draw, icing the area and stretching the muscles of your arm may help reduce any referred pain. Advertisement
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Exercising After Blood Draw
Before stretching or exercising after a blood draw, be sure that it is safe to do so. The puncture site should not be bleeding and pain should be minimal. If there is persistent dizziness or extreme pain present, contact a doctor immediately. According to the American Red Cross, heavy exercising or lifting should be avoided for 5 hours after blood donation. Although you might not have had that much blood removed during your blood draw, the blood vessels are still traumatized. Advertisement
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