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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: chipmunkbowler on July 04, 2009, 09:45:47 AM

Title: thumb swelling
Post by: chipmunkbowler on July 04, 2009, 09:45:47 AM

what home remedies are good for an overly swollen thumb?
i recently bowled many games in a few days and my thumb looks like it has been through a paper shredder and then mauled by a pitbull
it is like caloused at the sides and has an odd shape
what should i do about it i tried using this cream recommended to me did nothing

Title: Re: thumb swelling
Post by: dizzyfugu on July 06, 2009, 09:31:04 AM

Check thumb diameter and pitches! Sounds as if the thumb hole does not fit well and causes the trouble.
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Title: Re: thumb swelling
Post by: Randy76 on July 06, 2009, 09:05:53 PM

OK - I have been there before.  For me, it was getting my span and pitches just right in conjunction with cleaning-up my timing.  My span was originally too long and my pitches were too steep.  Not to mention, I was pulling the ball down, out of the swing and creating unneccesary friction(tissue damage) to my thumb.  

I also went with less bevel in my thumb and experienced an increased relaxation in my grip.  I never thought I would say this, but I add tape as I go each night.

Randy76