So I followed the advice and took my son in to see an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tampa.
He took X-rays of both shoulders and deducted that the pain was due to "Little Leaguers Shoulder". My son has been asked to ice his arm at least 3 times a day and NOT do any throwing/pitching for at least 6 weeks, at which point we will see him again.
Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions. It was what made me take him to the doctor in the first place :-)
Glad you started the process, and have some direction. Six weeks is how long it takes the body to heal up. My concern is that in six weeks, you are still in the same boat, as nothing that caused the flair up (in the first place) has been corrected. Again, the Doc is treating the symptom only, the elbow pain, with this approach. Noting that it does need rest, and he is correct, and not cutting on him in any way what so ever. Highest respect for those docs. I am completely on board with that. However, at the same time (IMHO), you should be seeing a good sports rehab guy, and correcting the underlying causes in that six weeks resting period. This way, you are actually ready to go, and resume a throwing program, at six weeks. I would lay money that the symptoms will return with rest and ice only. Just some food for thought. Hope it works out for you.
If the DR. is right and the treatment works you may have saved your son a ton of physical and emotional pain of a traumatic injury by simply asking the question.
Good for you and for everyone here who jumped in to offer suggestions. Big part of the reason I spend some of what I consider to be my valuable time on this site.
So I followed the advice and took my son in to see an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tampa.
He took X-rays of both shoulders and deducted that the pain was due to "Little Leaguers Shoulder". My son has been asked to ice his arm at least 3 times a day and NOT do any throwing/pitching for at least 6 weeks, at which point we will see him again.
Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions. It was what made me take him to the doctor in the first place :-)
Was this an ortho who specializes in sports medicine?
Ohio Dad,
It may just be that he needs 6 weeks to completely heal whatever it is, then begin a rehab program after he sees him in 6 weeks. Remember he is only 14.
However, I do not see the benefit of icing 3 times a day for 6 weeks.
Little League Shoulder is a growth plate issue. I quick google search shows recommendations of physical therapy during recovery. I would dig a little deeper. Good luck.
I don't get how pain in the elbow got diagnosed as a shoulder ailment, but what the heck do I know.
Is it possible the poster meant to say elbow and accidentally substituted shoulder? That would make more sense to me than a shoulder issue causing the elbow pain.
