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| maddux |
Posted - 03/22/2016 : 13:04:11
My son is a 13u LHP and 1B who does not throw hard or over uses his arm. He may pitch 25-50 pitches a week at this time of year. He says his arm hurts in the muscle part between his bicep and tricep. Sometimes it is after 25-35 pitches, but he said he felt it on his first pitch Sunday when it was cold. He said it felt good in his warm up. I do not know if more throwing or less would help. Growing pains ? It only bother him pitching and the feeling goes away fast. Again, no pain in elbow or shoulder. Only in the upper muscle area. Any ideas ? |
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| homerun |
Posted - 03/26/2016 : 07:26:51
I'd say go to the orthopedic doctor and get checked out. I would also say even thought it might not be what you want to hear, rest might be what he needs. A good PT can also give some great exercises to help now and also help in the future to prevent issues. At 13U their bodies are going through a lot of changes and often they are not quite ready for what is asked of them. |
| bfriendly |
Posted - 03/23/2016 : 18:03:32
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Originally posted by ABC_Baseball
I agree with SoxIn7, get his mechanics checked. Last year in Feb/Mar at 10u my son complained of elbow pain. I thought it may just be from not having thrown much early in the season. It did go away, but I found out later that it did return during the season. I found out again in August when we were preparing for fall ball at 11u that the pain was back. I took him to a specialist and he was diagnosed with triceps tendonitis. Rest and rehab was the recommendation during the fall. Once he was cleared I put him in a throwing camp at our academy. This was the best thing I could have ever done for him. They taught him how to properly incorporate his shoulder into throwing vs. using mostly all arm.
My son was just not one of those kids that had naturally good throwing mechanics or at least developed them at a young rec. ball age. He never really pitched a lot, less than 10 games and 45 pitches an outing last year. So it wasn't an overuse issue from what I could tell. I think it had more to do with "questionable mechanics." The throwing camp taught him how to properly use his shoulder in throwing. This has led to 1000 times better control/repeatability in pitching and more distance/pace on throws from the outfield. The rehab also helped strengthen his shoulders which takes pressure off of the arm/elbow.
I will have to give some credit also to just being a year older. I see so much improvement year to year with different things. The throwing has always been in the back of my mind, but I'm hoping it's no longer a concern. 4 tournaments into this season and there are no complaints.
Can I say Great Post!!? |
| ABC_Baseball |
Posted - 03/23/2016 : 10:37:46
I agree with SoxIn7, get his mechanics checked. Last year in Feb/Mar at 10u my son complained of elbow pain. I thought it may just be from not having thrown much early in the season. It did go away, but I found out later that it did return during the season. I found out again in August when we were preparing for fall ball at 11u that the pain was back. I took him to a specialist and he was diagnosed with triceps tendonitis. Rest and rehab was the recommendation during the fall. Once he was cleared I put him in a throwing camp at our academy. This was the best thing I could have ever done for him. They taught him how to properly incorporate his shoulder into throwing vs. using mostly all arm.
My son was just not one of those kids that had naturally good throwing mechanics or at least developed them at a young rec. ball age. He never really pitched a lot, less than 10 games and 45 pitches an outing last year. So it wasn't an overuse issue from what I could tell. I think it had more to do with "questionable mechanics." The throwing camp taught him how to properly use his shoulder in throwing. This has led to 1000 times better control/repeatability in pitching and more distance/pace on throws from the outfield. The rehab also helped strengthen his shoulders which takes pressure off of the arm/elbow.
I will have to give some credit also to just being a year older. I see so much improvement year to year with different things. The throwing has always been in the back of my mind, but I'm hoping it's no longer a concern. 4 tournaments into this season and there are no complaints. |
| CaCO3Girl |
Posted - 03/23/2016 : 07:42:40
In the words of my son's former coach "Kids at this age don't hurt for no good reason. There is sore and there is HURT, if your kid is hurt get him off the field and don't come back until a doctor says you can". |
| hshuler |
Posted - 03/22/2016 : 21:42:46
I agree with in the know...shut him down & go see a children's ortho and let him tell you what the issue is.
I know nothing about your son's mechanics but will also say that kids with good mechanics have arm issues too...and kids with imperfect mechanics may never have arm issues. |
| SoxIn7 |
Posted - 03/22/2016 : 16:27:54
@maddux. I certainly can't explain what is hurting him, but I will suggest a couple things. First, if you haven't had his pitching mechanics checked, I would spend a few $$ to ensure he is throwing 100% correctly.
Second, there are some really good places that you can have him checked out. There is a place in Milton called Body Armor that can provide some testing, including range of motion type tests that can both provide some insight and PT/training to strengthen the area. |
| whits23 |
Posted - 03/22/2016 : 16:23:24
The main issue is he should be on my team. We pay LHP at 13u level quite well. LOL..good luck i would not worry about a muscle too much. Maybe some band work and stretching |
| in_the_know |
Posted - 03/22/2016 : 14:57:59
I wouldn't listen to any medical advise on a public forum and I would get my kid in to see a Dr. May be a simple strain or could be something worse, but you won't get a diagnosis here that you can be certain is correct.
Go see a professional and don't let him throw AT ALL until you have. |
| dad4kids |
Posted - 03/22/2016 : 14:11:11
It could be any number of things. The ulnar nerve runs through the shoulder/upper extremity through the bicep/tricep and down to the lower extremity and could be responsible. There may be other issues (including those involving growth plates in elbow and shoulder) that only a qualified MD experienced with throwers is going to appreciate.
I would get him checked out. |
