elbow pain

[gen1xslugger]

ok so im 18 years old and i am a catcher. i have never had arm problems in the past, but this year... i have have. it started around the begining of season. i could still throw pretty well with this miner pain and was effective. HOWEVER, 3 days ago i was doing some throwing in the morning. when i got home, my elbow started to really hurt, and hurt up till game time that day.

the pain was so bad i could not throw. the next morning i woke up with the pain still there, and all day. i have 4 days off, today is my second day of the 4. i have iced ALOT over these days, and have not thrown, only hit.

the pain is still here, and it hurts when i completely straighten my arm. it feels as if the pain is in my elbow BONE or just slightly on the inside. also, if i hold my arm 90 degrees with my hand and forum facing up, and bring my hand to my shoulder (like a bicep curl), and quickly jerk my arm back to 90 degrees, i get a fairly loud pop that seems like its coming from the inner half of elbow.

im really worried, and i cant take time away from games since our season is nearing post season. i can take some time off after season before i do some showcases.

does anyone have ANY idea of what could be wrong, or what i should do?


also, keep in mind my elbow pain went from minor and bearable, to very painful and can not throw at all really within a couple hours

[Bumpy_CZE]

I think, you shouldn´t have hit too. On your place, I would ask the doc since arms are pretty important for baseball :). Good luck ;)

[gen1xslugger]

anyone else?

[Baseball gLove]

Get yourself to an orthopedist that specializes in sports medicine. Try to get to the best available.

[Jake Patterson]

Gen,
Listening to any advise here on what to do medically would be irresponsible. You need to see a doctor. It could be one of a hundred different things, some of which can be serious.

[TG Coach]

ok so im 18 years old and i am a catcher. i have never had arm problems in the past, but this year... i have have. it started around the begining of season. i could still throw pretty well with this miner pain and was effective. HOWEVER, 3 days ago i was doing some throwing in the morning. when i got home, my elbow started to really hurt, and hurt up till game time that day.

the pain was so bad i could not throw. the next morning i woke up with the pain still there, and all day. i have 4 days off, today is my second day of the 4. i have iced ALOT over these days, and have not thrown, only hit.

the pain is still here, and it hurts when i completely straighten my arm. it feels as if the pain is in my elbow BONE or just slightly on the inside. also, if i hold my arm 90 degrees with my hand and forum facing up, and bring my hand to my shoulder (like a bicep curl), and quickly jerk my arm back to 90 degrees, i get a fairly loud pop that seems like its coming from the inner half of elbow.

im really worried, and i cant take time away from games since our season is nearing post season. i can take some time off after season before i do some showcases.

does anyone have ANY idea of what could be wrong, or what i should do?


also, keep in mind my elbow pain went from minor and bearable, to very painful and can not throw at all really within a couple hours

I doubt anyone here is a doctor so the advice will be limited. Rest your arm for a few days. Take a pain killer like Tylenol. It's OK to take four at a time. If the pain persists go see a sports medicine specialist. A regular doctor will just tell you to rest (you already know that) or send you to a specialist.

[gen1xslugger]

thanks guys. i know i should see an ortho.. just worried since this is my junior year... gettin near the end... kinda need some scholarships... cant have a set back

[Baseball gLove]

Gen,
Listening to any advise here on what to do medically would be irresponsible. You need to see a doctor. It could be one of a hundred different things, some of which can be serious.

So far the only advice offered has been "SEE A DOCTOR."

Whoops, I spoke too soon.

[cosmo34]

Not to beat a dead horse, but you need to see a doctor.

R.I.C.E. might not be enough. Getting it checked out is the best thing you can do right now. Don't ask me how I know.

[Whitesoxnut]

D-o-c-t-o-r!