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[nikunjd05]

I am having pain above my elbow, which is my throwing arm. It is just above the elbow and the pain is on the sides of the arms. I was having this pain last season also and the pain started getting so worse that I cannot pick up a coffee mug. So I rested and the season ended and I got a break for about 5 months.
I am not sure how else to explain the area of the pain.
But my question is, anyone experiencing anything like this and if so, what is the remedy?
Thanks in advance.

[Seniorplayer]

As the  pain is just above the elbow and on the side of your arm it sounds like Tennis Elbow   if it is it can be caused by repetitive use of the wrist  for ex sample racquet sports swimming using hand tools or computer.

[Boondougal]

I get this as well. There are quite a few things to try from acupuncture through to the correct kind of support. Either google it and try things out or go and get it looked at by a sports injury specialist. They will be able to give you some good options.

[Bambooman]

Doe you work at a desk on the computer all week by any chance?

[nikunjd05]

Thanks for the replies. I put ice packs on the area and it does get better over time but it flares up as soon as I start throwing the ball. I can bowl without any issues though.

@Seniorplayer - I thought that I might be tennis elbow but wasn't sure.

@Boondougal - I think I will have to go to a doctor to get it looked at. I am afraid, I might have torn something inside.

@Bambooman - Yes, I do work at the desk and on the computer, most of the day.

[Boondougal]

Thanks for the replies. I put ice packs on the area and it does get better over time but it flares up as soon as I start throwing the ball. I can bowl without any issues though.

@Seniorplayer - I thought that I might be tennis elbow but wasn't sure.

@Boondougal - I think I will have to go to a doctor to get it looked at. I am afraid, I might have torn something inside.

@Bambooman - Yes, I do work at the desk and on the computer, most of the day.

I think its sensible to go and see what they say but 100's of people experience tennis elbow (my colleague sitting next to me was complaining about it this morning - she actually plays tennis though)

I wear an elbow support that applies pressure to my tendons and its really improved the issue. Last year if i had to throw a ball from the boundary on more than a couple of occasions in a few overs i would nearly be able to lift my arm up... it would improve over a few days and then repeat at the weekend. Classic tennis elbow.

[Bambooman]

It's always unwise to give consultations remotely but I'll say this; It may be Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) but you describe pain above the elbow which is not generally a specific symptom of LE. A very quick test would be for you to find the most prominent bony part of your elbow and come across about 2 inches to the second less bony bit, his should be your lateral epicondyle. Move down your arm about and inch or so and press hard with your finger - if it really hurts then this could be a sign that the tendons inserting at that point are inflamed for some reason. Forget Tennis, this type of injury is caused by repetitive pronation of the forearm which could easily mean something as mundane as poor ergonomics at your desk when using a mouse (boring I know, but very common in my experience). Having said all that my feeling is that it may not be 'Tennis Elbow' and could instead be linked to altered shoulder girdle biomechanics again caused by prolonged use at the computer - this can often be a result of a non-supported elbow when working at a desk causing the shoulder to be 'hitched' up. My suggestion would be certainly to go and see an Osteopath or Chiropractor with experience in this area if you can find one. If I am right then a relative short cause of manipulative therapy and a change in desk habits will solve the problem.

Good luck