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9andaWiggle

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Hurt myself pretty bad last night
« on: December 23, 2010, 02:10:47 AM »
3rd frame of 2nd game I tripped a bit over my own feet, and aborted the delivery mid swing.  Somehow, in clamping down with my grip to not release it, I seriously pulled the tendons/muscle in my ring and middle finger - felt it all the way up to my elbow.  Bowled out with my spare ball playing slow up 9 board, getting just enough turn with my thumb as my fingers would NOT support any lift from them (kinda felt like Roy Munson bowling with that prosthetic hand lol) and wound up doing really well, but that's beside the point.  Today they both hurt, up through the palm of my hand anytime I even slightly squeeze anything.

Sucks, I was just starting to get my game back into decent shape. Fortunately, league is off next week so I have 14 days to rest and recover.  
Just hope that's long enough...

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Re: Hurt myself pretty bad last night
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2010, 10:16:59 AM »
Sorry to hear this.

UH OH you better get heavy duty Velcro mittens for the sheep as you cant grab onto anything.
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Re: Hurt myself pretty bad last night
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2010, 10:26:49 AM »
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Today they both hurt, up through the palm of my hand anytime I even slightly squeeze anything.


Based on your description, it will probably be a whole lot more than 14 days before you can bowl again.

Get it checked out and don't screw yourself up more by bowling before you should. Good luck.
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Re: Hurt myself pretty bad last night
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2010, 10:31:26 AM »
+1....get it checked by a doctor.  It might cost you a visit but that's cheaper than furthering the injury and not being able to bowl for a full year or requiring surgery.  Get it looked at...than do what the doctor says.
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Re: Hurt myself pretty bad last night
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2010, 10:54:15 AM »
Sounds like an injury my buddy had in September.  He's about ready to bowl again after all this time off.
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Re: Hurt myself pretty bad last night
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2010, 11:29:57 AM »
9, that sounds more serious than just 14 days worth. If it was me, I would see my Dr. as quickly as possible. Hope it isn't as serious as it sounds.
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Re: Hurt myself pretty bad last night
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2010, 11:34:27 AM »
Yea, it sounds like you have a serious injury.

If it was me, I would use this as an opportunity to learn to bowl with the other hand. I have had two bowling buddies do just that.

Just think of the money you can make in the local handicap tournaments and brackets! You already know "how" to bowl, it just becomes a matter of muscle memory from the other side.
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Re: Hurt myself pretty bad last night
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2010, 11:43:34 AM »
I have had this injury happen to me atleast twice, Give it plenty time to heal, if you dont it will just happen all over again. The first time it happend i couldnt even open a door with my right hand. Time is your best solution, do as little with your hand as possible.
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Re: Hurt myself pretty bad last night
« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2010, 11:46:20 AM »
I actually did the same thing a few years back and I took half the season off tore the legiments almost broke it.  I wouldnt rush getting back in it just going to reinjury it.
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Re: Hurt myself pretty bad last night
« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2010, 11:50:20 AM »
Like everyone is saying get it check out. Honestly there is not much they are going to be able to do for you unless it needs surgery. Sounds like a bad pull maybe a tear. Most likely it is in the muscle if it is a tear. In the short term, avoid using it and try to immobilize the fingers. Splints will do the best but it will be bulky and look ridiculous. As far as handling that injury if it is as fresh as it sounds you will want to ice it. Both in the hand and the arm. Then start treating it with heat. Icy hot patches would not be a bad idea. And as ridiculous as this sound try to up your intake of protein and water. They will both help speed healing. I have seen and had a lot of injuries like this as a martial artist. Thats the way we treat them.
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Re: Hurt myself pretty bad last night
« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2010, 12:02:35 PM »
9~,

I've done this. Ball didn't exit cleanly and got stuck at my middle finger. I couldn't make a fist with it for almost a month. I couldn't bowl for several weeks.
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Re: Hurt myself pretty bad last night
« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2010, 12:04:05 PM »
sounds like what dealing with.  But mine happend from trying to keep the ball from going behind me after getting slugs for the thumbs (was death gripping the ball.

can throw older/longer spanned equip (without vynal slugs) without pain but once i try to throw those with the slugs if i don't death grip then it tends to fall off hand during backswing (even with texture tap in front/behind)


but do go get checked i had to take 5 wks off of bowling with that hand.  Darn doc didn't give me anything good tho.
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9andaWiggle

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Re: Hurt myself pretty bad last night
« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2010, 12:07:08 PM »
Thanks for the replies everyone.  Being a stubborn male, I am inclined to think I can tough it out and give it a try in a couple weeks, although I'm certain it won't be ready by then.  I've strained this area before, but not this bad - and those took more than a couple weeks to completely get over, so I'm sure this one will take a while.  Although the good news is, I'm not feeling pain in my forearm today like I was last night.  I won't rule out the Dr. visit, but being Christmas and all, it'll give me a couple of days to see if it's going to start improving on its own.  I don't think it's worth an ER visit, and the office is closed until at least Monday.

I'll start the ice and heat methods as well.  Thanks for that tip!

As for the switching hands, I've actually been considering that even before hurting myself.  Sounds like a good reason to go ahead and give it a go!

Oh, and LMAO about the Super Duty velcro mittens!  Guys on my team were already making comments about how my left hand will be the "new fling" in the bedroom.  They're so sympathetic!


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Re: Hurt myself pretty bad last night
« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2010, 12:09:58 PM »
This story sounds off to me, tripped over your own feet? Come on 9~  we all know there were sheep involved somehow!!!

Seriously hope it is nothing major wrong, but I agree get it checked by a doctor!
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Re: Hurt myself pretty bad last night
« Reply #14 on: December 23, 2010, 01:56:25 PM »
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You might want to try a Griips Glove. It might heLp with this kind of thing
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