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Elbow pain

All-starshortstop3All-starshortstop3100+ posts
I'am only 14 but this year for some reason my elbow has realy been hurting. I'am only a freshman and made varsity baseball. In my opinion, I have been doing a lot of throwing especially since I'm a pitcher and starting shortstop. I don't know if it's me neglecting my arm when I was younger(10 to 13) because I'd never ice my arm. The pain shoots through my elbow on and off depending on how much I throw. Last year I could throw 90-100 pitches with no problem and be ready again within 2 days to pitch again. Now after,40 to 45 pitches this year my arm starts hurting mainly in the elbow. After throwing too much it stiffins up to where its hard to move my hand. I'm pretty sure it was from the last day of tryouts when I was throwing light weight, (indoor balls) too hard. Does anyone know what I should do? get it checked? rest? I really don't know. I'm really concerned and any diagnoses or advice would be appreciated.
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X XFactor1,000+ posts
How's your mechanics?
Do you do a dynamic warmup?

Do you do any heavy lifting?

Ice hasn't been proven to help in the recovery process.
Though I suggest you talk to someone who's educated in the field, and don't be afraid to get a second opinion. They're not always right (as hey, it took 20 years for them to diagnose Montell Williams with MS)
B bb1100+ posts
Definitely go to get it checked out. As soon as possible. Let a doctor take a look at it. If everything is okay then you can start strengthening your arm and elbow through exercise. However, at 14 you still have a lot of growing to do. Over use injuries are common so be careful and make sure you rest that arm as much as posssible.
TSP4TSP410+ posts
allstarshortstop,

Where exactly does the pain start in your elbow? Where do you feel it first? Don't worry about the ice. Go running after pitching or throwing for about 20 minutes and that will give you a good cool down. I have a similar problem. I'm also a freshman. I throw in the low 80's and play first base and the outfield. I usually get pain in my elbow where the bicep connects in. If this is the same for you, let me know and I'll give you some exercises to do to strengthen it. Congratulations on making varsity.

TSP4
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T Traveldad100+ posts
All-star,
It does matter where the pain is. Inside of elbow is far more serious (potentially) than outside. Outside of elbow can be as simple as flexor tendonitis; treated by rest, anti-inflammatories, stretching protocals and ice.
My son just went through this with the help of the White Sox team physicians (GOD, it pains me to say that...go Cubs!).
As others suggest, go to a professional and let them determine course of action. Be prepared, though, you will be icing the rest of your career. There are clinically proven reasons for icing along with moderate sprints/running after throwing.

Let the HSBBW know how things turn out for you. Good luck
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B bb1100+ posts
You need to get it checked out ASAP. However, as far as icing that it seems is a matter of opinion and preference. If it makes you feel better and recover quicker than of course do it. I could only find one study on the benefits of icing. It was done in Japan and was inconclusive. You will have the likes of Dick Miles who say icing is all in the mind and it doesn't really help and others that swear by its benefits. My son does not ice but he does exercise after pitching and the day after which works for him. If there is pain than you do need to ice. Soreness on the other hand is normal and ice may actually hinder your recover. Make sure you know the difference between pain and soreness.
B bb1100+ posts
That really does not sound good to me. I've known kids your age with similar symtoms and they required a lot of rest and rehab. Please do not worry about missing games. You will have plenty more games to play if you take care of this now. If you don't you could cause a more serious injury and risk what appears to be a very bright future. Protect yourself.
BBfamBBfam500+ posts
Call and make the appointment today!!! Don't wait. Bet you throw alot all the time. That is a lot of stress on any arm, especially a younger one. My 13 year old experienced pain for the first time. Fortunately, he stopped and has been going to physical therapy for several weeks and now on a modified throwing program. It is not fun to have to take time off, but it is even less fun to be out an entire season or even longer. Any coach that is worth anything will understand you need some time to heal. If you are good enough for varsity as a freshman, he certainly won't want his "star" injured when he is a junior or senior. Call now!!

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