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VIXIV

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Bowling and Your Body
« on: July 08, 2007, 01:08:41 PM »
Now that I have have my own ball and it's summer, I've been getting a lot of games under my belt. I've played 22 games in the last 8 days alone (that's a lot more than I normally play!). So my question to you, more experienced bowlers, is: How should/shouldn't you feel the next day? Is it like working out in a gym and feeling some soreness from isolating a muscle/muscle group? What type of physical sensation is a sign that you're doing something wrong? I know that's more than 1 question, but you know what I mean

I, personally, only feel a little bit of fatigue after playing a few games. That usually goes away after a few minutes rest. Anyway, your knowledge would be appreciated.

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« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2007, 09:34:43 PM »
For me sometimes my upper thighs will be a bit sore if I push thru a bunch of games in a short time.  And on the very rare occasion my bicep will be a bit sore.  Back when I was first learning to throw with fingertips, my forearm would get really sore.  But in general, the more your body gets accustomed to the motions, and those muscles get stronger, the soreness will diminish dramatically.... at least that was my experience.
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Re: Bowling and Your Body
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2007, 09:49:11 PM »
The only timw I really ever feel any soreness is when I bowl 15-25 games in a day. And then most of the pain is in my elbow. Also, if I get into a bad habit of throwing the ball the wrong way my forearm will start to be sore. But thats nothing a day of practice cant fix.
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« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2007, 09:57:57 PM »
The answer depends on your age, etc.  If you're young and your body mechanics are sound, you'll probably not feel much at all.

When you get my age (45) it's rare when I don't feel the arthritis or the results of throwing the ball poorly the next morning.  I've gotten to the point where I'm trying to fine-tune my efforts so bowling is less wear and tear on my joints from the fingers all the way to the knees.

 


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« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2007, 10:31:48 PM »
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The answer depends on your age, etc.  If you're young and your body mechanics are sound, you'll probably not feel much at all.

When you get my age (45) it's rare when I don't feel the arthritis or the results of throwing the ball poorly the next morning.  I've gotten to the point where I'm trying to fine-tune my efforts so bowling is less wear and tear on my joints from the fingers all the way to the knees.

 
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I'm 60 and am hardly in the best of shape: more than a little overweight, more than my share of arthritis, had carpal tunnel surgery 18 months ago and shoulder surgery to remove bone spurs and fix a rotator cuff muscle 5 weeks ago. Just removed a 10" diameter 20 year hemlock last week because the lazy landscape people couldn't be bothered. Yet I am surprised to hear people in their 40s complaining of such.

Try a little regular stretching BEFORE and AFTER bowling 8 - 10 games of practice and for league or tournament sessions.

Yeah, I get aches and pains once in a while, but nothing like you guys are talking about. They usually indicate I've been neglecting my stretching, walking and a few exercises now and then.

The only activity really bothering me lately is climbing up on the roof to fix some leaking flashing.

VIXIV,

You've got to get your body used to do what you want it to do. 22 games over 8 days is not bad, but try doing it in series of a number of games you can handle, like say 4 or 5 per day. Then take off at least 2 days; then do 4 or 5 more. Like any activity, it also depends on how much physical exertion actually goes into it. In bowling some people throw the ball very vigorously, while other put almost no effort into it. The KISS principle applies.

PLUS you're never too young to do some stretching before you do any activity. STretch the muscles you will use; that will ease your body into it.

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« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2007, 10:55:57 PM »
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 PLUS you're never too young to do some stretching before you do any activity. STretch the muscles you will use; that will ease your body into it.

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But Tommy Jones was asked this past season if he stretched, his reply: WHY, I AM YOUNG.

My son loved it and now it is a big joke with us. I will ask him if he stretched, and his reply: WHY, I AM YOUNG.

But as far as soreness goes, if you try to push through too many games, your body will tell you the next day if you did too much. Next time, back it down a little, until you get to the point of not feeling any soreness or fatigue. No matter what happens, your body will tell you if it is too much. If you feel pain in your knee/thigh, it might not be due to bowling too much. You might have stopped too quickly on a shot and that can cause pain. You may not feel it at the time, but after a rest you are going to feel it. Adrenaline will help you over come pain, but you will eventually feel pain.

I know that some nights I bowl my league and I have no pain, but other nights I feel pain in my knee/thigh. So for me it does not matter how many games, what it matters is if I tried to stop quickly.

Good luck and if it persists, please see a doctor so they can check to see if there is a bigger problem.
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Re: Bowling and Your Body
« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2007, 09:33:55 AM »
What do you think a good stretching routine would be to help?  I definitely get sore after bowling a lot.
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« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2007, 11:23:21 AM »
I haven't bowled in about a month and went bowling Sunday and I am feeling it today.  My forearm is sore and achy, along with a few other muscles.  YES, this is due to not being very active and also not stretching.  Plus your body is exerting muscles it rarely uses.  The more you use them, the less sore and stronger they get.  Don't forget to stretch.
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« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2007, 02:52:00 PM »
quote from charlest:

I'm 60 and am hardly in the best of shape: more than a little overweight, more than my share of arthritis, had carpal tunnel surgery 18 months ago and shoulder surgery to remove bone spurs and fix a rotator cuff muscle 5 weeks ago. Just removed a 10" diameter 20 year hemlock last week because the lazy landscape people couldn't be bothered. Yet I am surprised to hear people in their 40s complaining of such.

Try a little regular stretching BEFORE and AFTER bowling 8 - 10 games of practice and for league or tournament sessions.

Yeah, I get aches and pains once in a while, but nothing like you guys are talking about. They usually indicate I've been neglecting my stretching, walking and a few exercises now and then.

The only activity really bothering me lately is climbing up on the roof to fix some leaking flashing.

VIXIV,

You've got to get your body used to do what you want it to do. 22 games over 8 days is not bad, but try doing it in series of a number of games you can handle, like say 4 or 5 per day. Then take off at least 2 days; then do 4 or 5 more. Like any activity, it also depends on how much physical exertion actually goes into it. In bowling some people throw the ball very vigorously, while other put almost no effort into it. The KISS principle applies.

PLUS you're never too young to do some stretching before you do any activity. STretch the muscles you will use; that will ease your body into it.

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I'm glad you don't experience any pain, charlest. My arthritis is from years of playing sports, (and one auto accident) not bowling.
 
There are times when bowling can aggravate my pre-existing conditions.  It's not a big deal because of the many NSAID drugs that are available over the counter, nowadays.  The question was asked if we ever feel pain or soreness after bowling and I answered.  I'm not complaining.  Just answering the question.

I do stretch before bowling, and usually ice my wrist, etc. after bowling.  I still have many years of bowling and golf ahead of me.  My orthopedic surgeon says most of my ailments are from "wear and tear" so I figure it's just the end result of trying to be active.


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« Reply #9 on: July 09, 2007, 04:39:19 PM »
I'm 21 and sometimes the next day... or later that night my knee and my left hip will be a little sore. I know my problem though. I don't slide I plant my left foot so I know why I'm sore.
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« Reply #10 on: July 09, 2007, 06:34:00 PM »
Stretch before and after you bowl.
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« Reply #11 on: July 09, 2007, 06:50:27 PM »
i'm 47 and i have my share of aches and pains due to a lifetime of sports and injuries. however, a little tlc goes a long way to feeling better. daily stretching, monthly trips to the chiropractor and massage therapist, etc. my weak spot is my lower back-----the rest of my body can stand 8-10 games a day.
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