Repetitive Stress Injury from Pool?

Zerksies said:
They went to the wrong doctor. I would see an otrhopedic and possibly get some physcial theraphy
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Wrong doctor?

Why do you think they need to see a surgeon?

Frankly I was stunned by that comment.

Why not a Sports Medicine specialist? Or a PM&R specialist?

What makes you think a specialist of any sort is required?

Other than the type of injury, you don't actually know what was injured.

You don't know what age related changes are involved either.

PT? Maybe. He should talk to his doctor.
 
Chopdoc said:
Wrong doctor?

Why do you think they need to see a surgeon?

Frankly I was stunned by that comment.

Why not a Sports Medicine specialist? Or a PM&R specialist?

What makes you think a specialist of any sort is required?

Other than the type of injury, you don't actually know what was injured.

You don't know what age related changes are involved either.

PT? Maybe. He should talk to his doctor.
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Do you even know what an Orthopedic is? IT'S A DAMN SPORTS MEDCINE DOCTOR!!!! A nureologist deals with nerves and Ortho is going to deal with Muscles and Tendons ie pool related injuries. Sholders, necks and for me an Elbow issue.
 
couldnthinkof01 said:
Neck problems will cause numbness in the arms. Barry Stark has a good video on it. Swimming, mobility drills, and playing opposite handed regularly can help combat overuse in pool. At 82 he will most likely struggle.
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Had this about a year back. My left arm and side of the face went numb, also with pain. I was a little worried, and the wife called our doc to get me in. They had me come in right away as they were worried about a stroke I guess.
I checked out fine except the numbness and pain.
They got me into a neurologist who ran a battery of tests on me and ended up doing an MRI. The numbness would come and go, and they had me take these 12 hr anti inflammatory pain relievers for a week. At the end of all of this, she said I have arthritis in my neck, and would have to live with it, probably caused by playing pool. Now when I feel any hint of numbness coming on, I start taking some anti inflammatories right away.
My first and second games are a little rough but usually smooth out after that.
 
It's not that hard to understand. You can stress a tendon by repeating the same move over and over. It happens to tennis players, ping pong players, it can happen to pool players, it used to happen to carpenters swinging a hammer all day long before nail guns were invented.

A simple google search on 'billiards tennis elbow" will yield results

https://www.reddit.com/r/billiards/comments/njklml/tennis_elbowelbow_pain_on_bridge_arm
https://www.reddit.com/r/billiards/comments/z3tvn/pool_playing_elbow_pain
cycopath

Thread 'Lateral Epicondylitis aka Tennis Elbow screwing up my game!'

I can't break worth a damn or even put a good draw stroke on the ball.

This will be my explanation for my bad playing for next few months.

Feel free to incorporate this excuse into your pool world excuses as well.

Merry Christmas!
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Pool and Billiard Injuries​

Though players of pool and billiards rarely work up a sweat, except due to tension, they can suffer painful injuries.

  • Back Injuries
Pool and billiard players may suffer back injuries, including pinched nerves, sprains, strains, and herniated discs, because of all the bending involved in both games. Because these games are often played by older individuals, existing osteoarthritis may increase the risk of injury. In addition, the intense concentration required may cause players to tense their muscles, also increasing the likelihood of injury.

  • Wrist or Finger Injuries
Hands, wrists, and fingers are in constant use during pool and billiard games, so injuries to tendons, ligaments, nerves, and bones are not uncommon. Because our hands are used for almost all tasks, such injuries, apart from being very painful, can greatly interfere with everyday activities.
 
Chopdoc said:
Of course, you can always just ask in a pool forum and get a clown to respond. LOL!
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Dear Abby,

The love of my life leaves me in pain whenever we are together. After a couple of hours with my love, I end up hurting for hours or days afterward. I have been on-and-off with my love since I was a teen and I can't bear to imagine my life without those sweet moments together. No matter what my love does to me, I keep going back.

Am I doomed to be in pain forever?

Signed,
Stroke of Bad Luck

Dear Stroke,

Any personal relationship is going to cause some pain, it is inevitable. If, however, the pain is caused repeatedly in the same manner, it may be time to go separate ways at last. Lack of growth and lack of empathy by a person may indicate a personality disorder, which will require many sessions of analysis on internet forums. As a tip, poor grammar and atrocious spelling are often the best indications that one is the expert you are looking for. This person likely is also an expert in carburetor repair, F1 driving, space flight, and investing. Oh, be nice to them, they are likely a yakuza connected undercover kgb agent working for the cia and a ninja...

...oh, one of my interns just informed me that you are likely talking about playing pool. If this is the case, damn the torpedoes and full speed ahead!

Abby, aka The Dusty Widow
 
What makes a great salesman? A salesman with a MD. You will hear this a lot in sales when it comes to public trust. It's used as an example all the time.

They will build a book of clients and then pitch them drugs. To be fair they do it in good faith though because its easier to write a script and move on.

The smarter sales MD guys will use their clients as a secret clinical trial. Watch out for those.

It's like a side hustle.
 
billiards_watch said:
What makes a great salesman? A salesman with a MD. You will hear this a lot in sales when it comes to public trust. It's used as an example all the time.

They will build a book of clients and then pitch them drugs. To be fair they do it in good faith though because its easier to write a script and move on.

The smarter sales MD guys will use their clients as a secret clinical trial. Watch out for those.

It's like a side hustle.
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Yeah, it isn't the MDs that are out there selling those drugs. It is hot 20/30 something women with no degree required, lol. Usually bringing gifts.
 
Badpenguin said:
Yeah, it isn't the MDs that are out there selling those drugs. It is hot 20/30 something women with no degree required, lol. Usually bringing gifts.
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Had a neighbor of mine at my winter house on Padre Island that was one of those. While not 20-30, she was probably closer to 40, but was one that I'm sure could sell them on most any drug.
 
Chopdoc said:
Wrong doctor?

Why do you think they need to see a surgeon?

Frankly I was stunned by that comment.

Why not a Sports Medicine specialist? Or a PM&R specialist?

What makes you think a specialist of any sort is required?

Other than the type of injury, you don't actually know what was injured.

You don't know what age related changes are involved either.

PT? Maybe. He should talk to his doctor.
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I could have mentioned up front that the neuro ran upper body nerve conduction tests, which were abnormal. So there is a strong diagnosis based on the correct test. There is a surgical option. Trying to keep it simple here is a challenge.
 
Zerksies said:
Do you even know what an Orthopedic is? IT'S A DAMN SPORTS MEDCINE DOCTOR!!!! A nureologist deals with nerves and Ortho is going to deal with Muscles and Tendons ie pool related injuries. Sholders, necks and for me an Elbow issue.
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LOL!

I just asked a board certified sports medicine physician. Showed him your post. He laughed.

An "ortho" doctor, in the US, also known as an orthopedic surgeon or orthopedist, is a surgical specialist who diagnoses and treats injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. This system includes bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. "Ortho" doctors treat a wide range of conditions, from sports injuries and fractures to chronic pain and joint conditions like arthritis.

Go back to school. Learn some vocabulary, and don't give medical advice.
 
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