Post by: 9andaWiggle on December 23, 2010, 02:10:47 AM
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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Post by: sevenpin63 on December 23, 2010, 10:16:59 AM
UH OH you better get heavy duty Velcro mittens for the sheep as you cant grab onto anything.
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Post by: Steven 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.
Post by: jdball299 on December 23, 2010, 10:31:26 AM
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Post by: MORULES on December 23, 2010, 10:54:15 AM
Post by: Brickguy221 on December 23, 2010, 11:29:57 AM
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Post by: milorafferty on December 23, 2010, 11:34:27 AM
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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Post by: New_Toys4Me on December 23, 2010, 11:43:34 AM
Post by: rctc286 on December 23, 2010, 11:46:20 AM
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Storm & Track why throw anything else!
Post by: Locke on December 23, 2010, 11:50:20 AM
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Post by: Djarum on December 23, 2010, 12:02:35 PM
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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Post by: snowspike1 on December 23, 2010, 12:04:05 PM
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.
Post by: 9andaWiggle on December 23, 2010, 12:07:08 PM
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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Post by: RadioActive on December 23, 2010, 12:09:58 PM
Seriously hope it is nothing major wrong, but I agree get it checked by a doctor!
Post by: sevenpin63 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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Post by: 9andaWiggle on December 27, 2010, 09:44:47 AM
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Post by: Locke on December 27, 2010, 10:07:08 AM
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Well, it has responded well to the ice/heat method. I'm getting a little strength back into the fingers (can grip the toothbrush fairly well now), and can *slowly* make a fist without pain. Sudden squeezes hurt and if I try to squeeze with moderate pressure it hurts, but slow movements and light pressure doesn't bother it now. The pain between my wrist up through the palm of my hand has subsided. Any time I feel pain now it is in the fingers between the knuckle at the palm of my hand and first knuckle up. I'd say the majority of discomfort is right around that joint where the finger meets the hand.
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Sounds like a sprain. If you can do it with out terrible pain it would be beneficial to very lightly stretch those fingers but if it causes a lot of pain don't do it. Only stretch to the slightest of tension right now. That will just help get things a little looser. If it is the case that you can not stretch at all(and if in doubt don't stretch yet) it will help relieve pressure to lightly pull straight out on the fingers. It sounds weird I know but it is another thing that we have always done in martial arts and it has always worked. Just 2 weeks ago I had a sprain of my little finger while sparring and while it is still not 100% I did not miss any bowling from it following these tips.
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Post by: Good Times Good Times on December 27, 2010, 10:09:34 AM
You said earlier, "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."
Now, being assured of that, why would you CHOOSE to rush it back? Have the mental strength to resist the "stubborn-ness" and make a good CHOICE. Following the impulsivity and falling for the stubborn way is just being mentally weak. Don''t be ignorant when it comes to dealing with issues of your health, what bowling gives you isn''t worth it.
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Post by: 9andaWiggle on December 27, 2010, 10:34:35 AM
Good Times - I have a ball in my closet that I'm getting ready to take in and have holes put in for the left hand. Wife shot down my idea of building a complete lefty arsenal though...
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Post by: Locke on December 27, 2010, 11:20:36 AM
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Locke - I can stretch the fingers lightly without pain. Actually feels pretty good after a little stretch. I first pulled the fingers straight out, gently as you said, and my ring finger popped (a chiropractor would say it "adjusted")! I hardly touched it and it did that... Didn't hurt though, so that's good.
Good Times - I have a ball in my closet that I'm getting ready to take in and have holes put in for the left hand. Wife shot down my idea of building a complete lefty arsenal though...
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That sounds good that seems like it may have actually meant you slightly dislocated that ring finger. Even though it did not hurt I would ice that knuckle to avoid it swelling and causing problems with healing.
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