# @dr.john.wilkerson on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYNnwFkz-fv
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65336014-drjohnwilkerson-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/42f4ea86c9.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-05-11T21:08:04.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dr. John Wilkerson (@dr.john.wilkerson) — https://gondola.cc/dr.john.wilkerson

## Caption

🚨 That pop on the bench press could be your pec tendon tearing — and it's more serious than most lifters realize.

Pain, sudden bruising, and weakness after a heavy chest press are the classic signs of a pectoralis major tendon rupture. Full ruptures are often best repaired early — before the tendon retracts and repair becomes far more complex.

Don't train through it. Don't "wait and see." Get evaluated — fast.

As a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with 25+ years and 126K+ patients across South Florida, I offer same-day evaluation and advanced surgical and regenerative options tailored to your injury and your goals. 💪

👇 Link in bio to schedule your pectoralis tendon evaluation today.

#SportsInjuryRecovery #OrthopedicSurgery  #StrengthTraining #InjuryPrevention #MiamiHealth

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miamihealth, strengthtraining, orthopedicsurgery, sportsinjuryrecovery, injuryprevention

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