I am 14 and i don’t usually pitch but when I start to throw a lot my ligament in my elbow hurts REAL bad, to the point where I cant even hold my arm up anymore. My coach says its because i’m not following through.

1) Does anybody have any additional information on what i’m doing wrong?
2) How do i stretch it/rest it so it stops hurting?
3) Should i see a doctor?


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I strongly dislike pitching as it hurts my elbow and wrist so badly, however, almost all the pitchers on my team are also terrible. I’d rather play third like I usually do anyways.
I also don’t like having to put that extra 3 hours a day in just facing a wall and throwing at it and then spending another three hours throwing at it for third base. I also hate the fact that the team blames me whenever we lose


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How can i stop the pain in my elbow from throwing side armed? Ive played softball for 8yrs, and i plan on keeping it up but my all-star/travelball coach csnt stop getting on to me. but its to late to stop throwing like that and the pain what do i do?


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I have been playing tennis for a bout 3 years and I am playing USTA tournaments now. I have a coach, and I usually play 4-6 times each week. I take lessons and I practice a lot, but what is a good daily exercise routine that I can do that will help my tennis game, and help me get into better shape for tennis? Thanks.


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lately I’ve been having trouble, with dizziness, fainting (or feeling like it) fatigue, and shaking. The Fatigue and Shaking I though was because of swimming, being tired and chilled after swim. the dizziness and faintish feelings I was told was normal to some extent.

well I just took a 5 week break and all this stuff was the same. so I told my mom and when to the doctor. he doagnosed me with Hypoglyemia. I know what it is and what it requires to keep it in check, but its going to take me some time to get used to it and make me feel better.

today at swim practice I feel sleepy and shakey but I didn’t say anything to him or my parents yet.

my question is. What do I need to tell him? I will tell him because i have lots of swim meet and he needs to right it on my physical for school. I have a lot of problems already. and the list keeps growing

blindness (really)
bad back and neck
weak ankels
bad shoulder
tenis elbows
and…

now Hypoglycemia
okay question is WHAT do I need to tell my coach? I was cleared to swim and everything he just told me to take it a little easier for a while. I just don’t know how I should approach it.

I have REALLY big meets comming up and I need to train. I mean Paralympic trails big.

and my doctor said that the faintish stuff was most likily from somthing else I don’t know the name of it. but it has to do with standing up to fast. and your blood not pumping fast enough to your brain. he said it won’t hurt me in the long run. just go a little slower when you make sudden changes in body possion. the only problems in swimming I’ve ever had is going from a belly stroke to backstroke. but that’s it. and I don’t swim IM’s


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During volleys, my wrist tends to collapse. My coach says I need to squeeze the racket upon contact in order to prevent this. But, sometimes, I feel really weak by the end of practice and I feel that muscle build-up would be benefical. Thoughts? Thanks.


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I am a pretty serious junior player and I play almost every day. But my elbow is bugging me a lot and I know it is my forehand that is causing the stress. One coach said I kind of slap at the ball and dont go low to high to create topsin, also I use to much arm and not enough body yet I tried that and it still seemed to hurt to today.


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i went to dive for the ball in volleyball and collided with another girl, i immediately got a sharp dull pain that felt horrible and my coach said he heard it pop, the next morning when i woke up i had intense pain all the way around my elbow when i straightened it, and the muscle that is on the pinky side but close to the elbow joint still hurts, and what makes it worse is when i keep my arm on a hard surface, it makes it real sore to move it and when i keep my arm bent for a little while its hurts to straighten it, and also when i straighten my arm and just put my hand down i get a sharp pain in my elbow joints, Do you know whats wrong and should i go to the doctor?


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I am a pretty serious junior player and I play almost every day. But my elbow is bugging me a lot and I know it is my forehand that is causing the stress. One coach said I kind of slap at the ball and dont go low to high to create topsin, also I use to much arm and not enough body yet I tried that and it still seemed to hurt to today.


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I’m a senior in high school, playing my last year of competitive tennis before college. I’ve had a fairly successful high school tennis career, with two State tournaments and two Regional titles. However, this year, the challenge matches have been tough, and I’m one among four girls who are challenging for the fourth doubles position on Varsity.

My coach says that the only thing keeping me from taking the spot is that my new spin serve isn’t consistent yet. So, I’ve been practicing at least one to two hours daily, just working on my serve. However, my elbow and wrist are starting to get really painful tendinitis as a result of this vigorous practice.

I’ve been wearing a brace, and I feel like I should stop and take a break for a while, but I’m also afraid if I stop practicing for the time it would take my injuries to heal, I’ll fall behind the other contenders for the Varsity spot. I have to do something, because my game gets worse as the injury gets more painful.

Any ideas?


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What would be the best way to have my tennis elbow be a little bit better for a tournament tomorrow (Jul 20-23)? I’m considering icing it and rubbing it with some muscle relief. Quick and precise answers are appreciated.

And also, when im actually playing, how could i try and "calm down" my tennis elbow when it "acts up" again?
Bree-lol you were right bout my backhand grip. it was wrong (i partially had my hand not on the grip itself like two fingers) and my coach corrected it yesterday lol


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Athletes in major sporting events are often prone to injury, sometimes resulting in debilitating conditions that will affect them for the rest of their lives.

Everyone who watches football has at one time or another seen a time out called in the middle of the game while a coach or trainer examines a player who is lying prone on the field after being tackled too hard. Football is one of the roughest sports around, and football injuries are common and almost expected. For major league players, the tremendous salaries and notoriety outweigh the risk of injury while they’re young and enjoying the game. But in most cases, sports injuries are due to overusing or abusing the body, and the aftereffects can last a lifetime.

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One of the most common sports injury is chondromalacia patellae (CMP), which is also known as patello-femoral pain syndrome or runner’s knee. This type of injury is common among young adults, particularly soccer players, tennis players, horseback riders, cyclists, football players, and runners. The condition results from acute injury to the patella (kneecap) or from chronic friction between the patella and the spot it passes through in the femur when the knee is moved rapidly back and forth.

When runner’s knee begins to develop, it is referred to as simply Pain Syndrom, and symptoms are often fully reversible using anti-inflammatory painkillers, physiotherapy, and treatment of the underlying cause of the pain. But if treatment is not sought or the cause of the pain is repeated, the injury will become full-blown CMP, where the knee is permanently structurally damaged, often necessitating knee replacement in later years.

Another very common sports injury, lateral epicondylitis, is more commonly known as tennis elbow. Although it does often occur with tennis players, it is a repetitive stress injury where the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and tender. The condition, which was first described in medical research studies in 1883, often shows up in middle age, typically between the ages of 35 and 60. With treatment and symptomatic pain relief, tennis elbow usually resolves in about a year and never returns.

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Sports injuries can be a result of a sudden trauma, such as a hard contact with something, or an overuse injury, such as repetitive motions that stress joints. These types of injuries account for most injuries in contact sports such as football, rugby, and soccer, because of the frequent collision of players and equipment. Injuries can range from bruises and muscle strains to fractures, torn ligaments and tendons, and head injuries.

No matter what type of injury, the first phase of healing is always an inflammatory stage where dead and damaged cells release chemicals that cause bleeding within the tissue. Inflammation is characterized by pain, localized swelling, heat, and a loss of function. Too much of an inflammatory response in the early stage of an injury can result in the healing taking longer and a delay in return to activity. So sports injury treatments are usually designed to minimize the inflammatory stage, so the healing is accelerated and the player can return to competing as quickly as possible.

Most athletic trainers use the RICER regime, simple but effective strategies for treating and managing sports injuries:

R – Rest
I – Ice
C – Compression
E – Elevation
R – Referral to a physician for more concentrated medical treatment

Sports injuries are common in professional sports and most teams have a staff of athletic trainers and team physicians. Often a controversy arises among team managers and owners when coaches make decisions that can threaten a player’s health in the long term.

As a result, compression sportswear is becoming very popular with both professional and amateur athletes. These types of padded and specially designed protective garments are thought to both reduce the risk of muscle injury and speed up muscle recovery. It remains to be seen whether or not they are effective; we’ll have to wait another couple of decades to see if the compression-clothed athletes of today are still as nimble as they are today.

By Buzzle Staff and Agencies
Published: 12/6/2008

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Soft tissue injuries occur in muscles and tendons spontaneously – or even over any time. In this article you can learn the various types of soft tissue damage.

Soft tissue injury; we all have probably heard this term used before by a doctor or an athlete or a coach, but what exactly is an injury to the soft tissue? Well, the term soft tissue is referring the tendons, ligaments, and of course muscles throughout your body. The injury part is usually due to chronic stress placed on a joint, or overuse, but can also be due to a single blow.

painful, stiff elbowsWhether your soft tissue injury is the result of overuse or a one-time blow that caused the injury, the result is still the same; pain, swelling, redness, and instability are the most common symptoms. A doctor will assess your injury and grade it based on the severity of the injury. From there, the rehabilitation protocol is fairly standard. Let’s take a look at some of the most common soft tissue injuries and ways to prevent such damage.

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If you don’t think soft tissue injuries are common, ask yourself how often you hear your friends or family talk about issues such as: tennis elbow, an ankle sprain, strained back muscles, or even a contusion. Yes it’s true, everyday people suffer from soft tissue injuries just like athletes do. There are all kinds of injuries that fall under the category of soft tissue.

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These common injuries are classified into a few different types, each having unique characteristics. The sprain or strain is likely the most recognized soft tissue injury. The term sprain refers to a stretched or even torn ligament. Many people use the terms sprain and strain interchangeably, but the truth is they are not the exact same injury. A strain is similar to a sprain in that it is a stretching and tearing of soft tissue, but a strain specifically refers to tendons and muscles instead of ligaments.

You may have heard of an overuse injury before, and by putting repeated stress on a muscle, tendon, or even ligament will cause injury over time. Repetitive stress causes micro-tears to the tissue and over a period of time will sum up to a greater tear. This usually results in swelling and pain, and if not treated immediately, can result in a large tear or even stress fracture. A stress fracture to a bone is a great example of an overuse injury.

The last three types of soft tissue injuries that are commonly diagnosed are contusions, tendonitis, and bursitis. A contusion is quite simply a fancy word for a bruise. This injury is often the result of a single blow to soft tissue. The area will become discolored due to broken blood vessels, and will usually be tender to the touch and could even limit range of motion. Tendonitis is more of an overuse injury. A common form of tendonitis is tennis elbow, which is inflammation of tendons in the elbow due to overuse on the tennis court. You may have heard the term bursitis before, and it is simply an inflamed bursa, or sac, that helps relieve friction in your joints.

Although injuries can not always be prevented, especially for those participating in sports, there are some things we can do to limit the stress we place on our body in an attempt to reduce the likelihood of injury. Regular stretching is a must for everyone. Your body needs to remain limber and flexible. Stretching before and after any form of workout is also essential. Strengthening weaker body regions will also help with injury prevention. Do not push it too far; when you are fatigued you are much more likely to be injured. Take a break when you need it. Finally, the best advice for anyone working out or playing sports is to perform only with proper technique. Bad form will always result in undue stress to the body and lead to injury.

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