Repetitive Stress Injury from Pool?

[WobblyStroke]

So in my case it is minor pain and only flares up randomly once or twice a month. Easy to live with. But out of curiosity, is this a tendon tear or nerve damage that will take a long time to heal or is it permanent? What exactly happened physically? And how could I have caused this in only a few hours of play? Thanks

Btw I am fit, at the time I was able to do things like strict ring muscle ups, 20 pulls at a time, etc.

No way for me to know for sure but from what you described and the area it is in, def seems like a triceps tendon strain originally as I described in my post above on how a fixed elbow could lead to this type of injury. It was originally a tendon issue almost certainly given that the pain was delayed onset and not instant like a sprain (affecting ligaments) would be.

As far as it flaring up, that is an oddity if just the tendon was affected because by now it should have been completely fine. Lot of possibilities here but all speculation.

As far as how this could happen in just a few hours....it can happen in one overzealous fixed elbow shot. If the forearm gets going with some speed and you fix the elbow in place, as the elbow joint flexes and the forearm runs out of room, the triceps tendon gets stretched across the back outside of the elbow. The muscle cannot really save you once the joint is so collapsed so the tendon of the tricep takes the entire load of stopping the forearm and gets overstretched. This overstretching (often with minor tearing) is called a strain in tendons. Often the pain has a delayed onset, maxing out around 36-48hrs later...in line with your 2 days later report. Almost certainly a triceps tendon strain originally imo given the info.

 

[The Old Jaybird]

WOW.....what a great excuse for why my game is in the crapper!!!



jk....I apologize to any and all with this malady.

 

[nataddrho]

WOW.....what a great excuse for why my game is in the crapper!!!



jk....I apologize to any and all with this malady.

That’s no excuse for me. I’ve only gotten a lot better since then!

 

[wacokid9ball]

A more accurate diagnosis might help

He is 82, that should be accurate enough.

 

[Zerksies]

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.

Here, lets use a real defination. If you were a real doctor you would know this stuff

What Does an Orthopedic Doctor Do?​

Orthopedic doctors diagnose and treat injuries resulting from sports or physical activity, overuse, aging, and more. They’re also called orthopedists. They may do surgical or nonsurgical treatments.

In general, orthopedists will try nonsurgical treatments first. For example, they might suggest pain medications, splints or braces, physical therapy, or other options before a surgical procedure.

What Is an Orthopedic Physician?

Orthopedic physicians are doctors who specialize in musculoskeletal injuries. Learn more about the conditions they treat and when you might need to see an orthopedic physician.

www.webmd.com