Pain in Bridge Elbow

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davidbehrens

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Lately, I have found that my bridge (left) elbow has been hurting quite a bit after playing for a while. It hurts most when that elbow is more extended. I'll note that I broke this elbow when I was a kid, and the bone is still slightly out of place, which may make my situation unique/worse.

I was just wondering if any of y'all have experienced this, and if so, how have you dealt with it? I primarily use an open, crouching stance, in case that matters. I think my best bet is to find a stance that allows me to keep the elbow much more bent, but I've found it difficult to maintain stability and clearance when I try to do so. I just want to make sure I'm not creating any chronic problems. Any tips?
 
davidbehrens said:
Lately, I have found that my bridge (left) elbow has been hurting quite a bit after playing for a while. It hurts most when that elbow is more extended. I'll note that I broke this elbow when I was a kid, and the bone is still slightly out of place, which may make my situation unique/worse.

I was just wondering if any of y'all have experienced this, and if so, how have you dealt with it? I primarily use an open, crouching stance, in case that matters. I think my best bet is to find a stance that allows me to keep the elbow much more bent, but I've found it difficult to maintain stability and clearance when I try to do so. I just want to make sure I'm not creating any chronic problems. Any tips?
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Try using a tennis elbow brace. Lots of them on the market. Could be tendonitis and these things help. The Aircast, about 13bux on Amzon, is a good one.
 
What kind of pain are you feeling::
Burning
Sharp
Dull but continuous
<fill in your own description>
 
Standing closer to the shot should allow a stance you are used to but with a slightly bent elbow. You might need to adjust where you grip your cue as you might end up with a shorter bridge length which might affect your aim or accuracy (in general a shorter bridge length reduces the effect of left or right stroking errors). You’d have to try it see if it affects anything else.
 
davidbehrens, Howdy;

Kinda like the old joke;
Doc my arm hurts when I do this. Response is Don't do that then. chucklin'.

Had the same thing happen to mine then it got messed with again during an
Ulnar nerve relocation.
I keep the same distance just with a bent elbow that makes the bridge length a tad longer.
I'll step closer when I feel a shorter bridge is required. Takes a shorter time to adjust then
you'd think. Almost automatic in my case.

hank
 
What is your pain level 1-10 with 10 being unimaginable.

Where is your pain? Medial, lateral, posterior, anterior

IS there any swelling, tightness, or redness associated with it?

Does it hurt doing ay other activity?

What have you found that makes it better? Worse?

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) will be painful with resisted wrist extension and with resisted middle finger extension.

Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) will be painful with resisted wrist flexion.

Without knowing anything specific, and in the absence of any violent episode or infection, you could try R.I.C.E.S

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Support
 
Ask Earl 😉 he has lots of elbow braces.


No disrespect to Earl, I’ve spoke to him about his extra gear and he has reasons for all of it. He works hard to figure out and solve what he believes are cracks in his armor. The results speak for themselves.

But I did have to take a friendly poke with this comment. Was just too easy. And the truth is Earl knows lots about braces and weights etc. If I played for a living and could find a edge, I’d do exactly what he does. Make it work and use everything possible to play my best.

I respect that.

Best
Fatboy <———can’t even carry Earl’s chalk for that matter.
 
Fatboy said:
Ask Earl 😉 he has lots of elbow braces.


No disrespect to Earl, I’ve spoke to him about his extra gear and he has reasons for all of it. He works hard to figure out and solve what he believes are cracks in his armor. The results speak for themselves.

But I did have to take a friendly poke with this comment. Was just too easy. And the truth is Earl knows lots about braces and weights etc. If I played for a living and could find a edge, I’d do exactly what he does. Make it work and use everything possible to play my best.

I respect that.

Best
Fatboy <———can’t even carry Earl’s chalk for that matter.
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Earl and I are the same age and I've followed hi. since the early 80's..... He can be a character, but he really is a great guy. He does Crack me up with his gear though.
 
What about trying your off hand shooting? Will it hurt to switch hands? That change up might just help, or at least give that elbow a break from the same duties that is creating the discomfort.

While trying this I think it would also be imperative to make an appointment to see your doc.
 
jokrswylde said:
What is your pain level 1-10 with 10 being unimaginable.

Where is your pain? Medial, lateral, posterior, anterior

IS there any swelling, tightness, or redness associated with it?

Does it hurt doing ay other activity?

What have you found that makes it better? Worse?

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) will be painful with resisted wrist extension and with resisted middle finger extension.

Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) will be painful with resisted wrist flexion.

Without knowing anything specific, and in the absence of any violent episode or infection, you could try R.I.C.E.S

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Support
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dont you think he should be examined by a doctor ?
given a diagnosis and treatment plan?
rather than an AZB'er?
just askin
 
Honestly, can't tell ya what to do. Mine locks up sometimes when bending the elbow other times
when extending the elbow. Just know that I was the last patient that surgeon operated on at that
VA hosp. There were student Dr.s in there as well and my opinion is she left the students to finish
up while she checked out to move to Chappaqua, NY.
So, which ever DR. you deicide to see just make sure they'll be there next year.

hank
 
bbb said:
dont you think he should be examined by a doctor ?
given a diagnosis and treatment plan?
rather than an AZB'er?
just askin
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Well if course, but 20 years as a licensed sports medicine professional, I think, qualifies me to give the same advice you can find on the wrapper of an ace bandage or in any free American red cross first aid course. Think he can handle that advice? Just askin
 
As a licensed sports medicine professional
you of all people should know it’s usually not a good idea to give medical advice to someone you have not examined
. One because you really do not know what’s going on even though you can make an educated guess
and
two you have more liability being a licensed sports professional if you’re wrong
jmho
just sayin
 
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