1st time poster. My son is a freshman & recently made school team; he's a pitcher & MIF. About three weeks ago at travel team practice noticed he wasn't throwing as hard as usual in bullpen. Told me after practice his elbow hurt after he released the ball so he took a lot off in the session. Took a week off & went to lesson with PC who noticed he wasn't throwing as hard so gunned him at mid 60's. Had been throwing upper 70's so he asked what was wrong. Son told him hurts after he releases ball so he was taking it easy which caused him no pain. PC looked him over & based on his experience & location of pain felt like it was bursitis & shut him down. Went back a week later, puffiness at elbow down quite a bit. Threw short session and was able to throw mid 70's with no pain, curve caused some discomfort so PC told him to shut it down again for a week or possibly two. Took him to a chiropractor who x rayed and came to same conclusion as PC. Problem is school has started & athletics period spent throwing & long tossing. PC advised he talk with coach to explain and ask for time off from throwing, run instead. Coach says to keep throwing. I believe he can get over this issue rather quickly with a little rest but concerned he'll aggravate the condition by continuining to throw. Have bought him an anti inflamatory/antioxidant from GNC & compression sleeve, he's also icing. Kid has never had an arm injury in the past. Question is how to deal with the coach. He's got a great track record & the kids love him. Son's got an excellent chance of playing up this year & doesn't want to make the coach mad (nor do I). I don't think it will be helpful for daddy to intervene. Just looking for advice on how to get my kids arm some rest without coach taking it out on him.
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