Treatment for Elbow Injuries from Throwing in Sports (Q&A)

Orthopedic Surgeon, Khurram Pervaiz, M.D., describes the common injuries caused by throwing in sports and non-surgical treatment options. Dr. Pervaiz practices with the Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland specializing in shoulder, elbow and hand surgery and has privileges at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, Maryland.
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[@fngfox9046]

So ever since I stopped playing baseball at 12.. when I throw a punch or baseball it just hurts like it hurts my elbow a lot. But I’m 15 Turning 16 this year so I’m not real sure if it’s just me throwing wrong or doing something wrong.. but when I throw with my left hand or do something with my left. My left elbow doesn’t hurt. I’m a right hand baseball player so I threw with my right hand.

[@onemonth8644]

FNG Fox904 you need to see a professional, if you don’t get it fixed now you might have pain for the rest of your life

[@kylemartin3614]

Same shit with me, tryna figure out how to stop this.

[@fngfox9046]

@@kylemartin3614 it fixes overtime bro , also it is Sometimes just doing it the incorrect way.

[@codandfifaboss2373]

I play a lot of dodge ball and after like 5 throws my elbow starts to hurt very badly to the point that my hand is shaking.

[@him4009]

You need to see a professional immediately, I’m not a professional but it sounds like a serious problem sounds like a dangerous tear or something more severe. (AGAIN I AM NOT A TRIANED PROFESSIONAL SO YOU SHOULD PROBABLY SEE ONE)

[@kingexclusivo]

I'm a basketball player, I played pretty much everyday up until the Coronavirus pandemic started. Didn't play at all for 2 months. Never had any elbow/arm related injury. But today I finally came back and for whatever reason my elbow was hurting like crazy while shooting . Like the bones itself, not any muscles or tendons. But it only hurt while shooting, not after. Could this be an injury or anything serious?

[@nahmon2622]

This is exactly what happened to me I’ve never had an elbow injury and I would play like 15 hours a week every week until the corona...than I started playing again and my elbow hurts sooo bad idk what’s wrong

[@bilalarifmughal7475]

Dear Doctor,
i am suffering with golfer elbow( medial epicondylitis) last 6 months. i do every thing like massage , icing , therapy and exercise but this pain not go away. i am a fast bowler usually i use my wrist for pitch the ball.
it a great for me if you help me and give me some good advice.
thanks.

[@matingaming575]

Same here i am also suffering from elbow pain from last 2 years my bowling speed and accuracy is not good as before injury.

[@nettro15]

I am a boxer and last 2 months my elbow start hurting when i throw a jab (when i extend my left arm)

[@floydjackson5895]

yo sameeee have you figured out what’s wrong with it?

[@ramgurwong4336]

When i throw punch my idk what we call it but it's right opposite to the bisecps

[@samlewers174]

Wow this might save my ass

[@brayamzorrilla4005]

I have a question so I have valgus extension overload I gotta stop throwing for the moment but I guess I can still bat right ? I forgot to ask my doctor about it

[@him4009]

So about a year ago before baseball season I was on fire, I was playing on a team that was a year above me and I was one of the best players on thr team. Then I hurt my arm (I think form overuse) and that entire season I was never the same and couldn’t throw to how I used to. I would consistently get pain to the right of my biscep/ biscep. I still experience those pains. I think it may be Biscep tendinitis but it may also be completely mental and I may need to see a sports therapist. Opinions would be very appreciated on the matter

[@katemori4730]

Hello doctor, I am 10 years old and I play Softball. Every time I throw or after I throw, my elbow/arm hurts so much. I have practice 3times a week and I don’t have time to rest. I been Iceing my elbow/arm as much as I can but it is getting worse. Thank you

[@lowkeycooked663]

Have calcium and maybe change your throwing motion

[@hyugvhhuugghg9139]

Same

[@Getclipped23]

I play American football and I’m QB my elbow hurts and the joints around my shoulder are weak which causes more pain

[@aaronvincent9602]

Try using j bands before and after you throw and do them everyday

[@whyyoubullyme7648]

I think I've broken it instead of injured it😂the pain hasn't gone away for about 1hr now

[@nickdufresne8610]

It’s not buddy 😂a tear feels like a break for a week

[@bradycapps4679]

It wasn’t a break right

[@krishnathsingh2301]

Can I play cricket after the elbow right hand operation

[@katemori4730]

Is there anything I can do to stop the pain

[@leg-end_0631]

Hey Dr, I play baseball and I've been pitching for a long time and I've been doing bullpen sessions every wednesday from October to now january. A couple days ago I wa throwing and all of a sudden my UCL started hurting really bad when I was throwing, I've just been taking it easy a little bit trying to let it recover it seems like it's getting a little bit better after the first couple days but I'm not sure if its been getting any better for the last day or 2. anything I should keep in mind of?

[@waseemtori2935]

hey everyone, whenever(especially in summer) I play volleyball, dodgeball or cricket, my arm starts to hurt so badly. The problem is that it hurt just above the elbow and it's actually the bone that hurts not the biceps or triceps. Anyone know what to do pls???

[@lowkeycooked663]

I’m no doctor but I say have calcium, rest it a little bit and maybe try to change you throwing motion

[@Submersed24]

This guy is symetrically half black, half white