- Jun 12, 2015
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Ever since DD played in a 12U tournament a little over 2 weeks ago, she's had pain in her side/back. She's right-handed, and the pain is on the left. She said it feels like muscle pain, like a pulled muscle. I've had people suggest psoas and hip flexor as possible causes. I found some stretches we're doing daily, massage, heat, and I'm taking her to the chiropractor this week in case there's something causing it that she might be able to identify.
It does not hurt constantly. It does not seem tied to her upper body at all. The pitching motion doesn't hurt if it's just the windmill; it's the driving off the rubber that hurts. Sometimes it hurts when she runs, but not always. This weekend she pitched only a very small amount; it was hurting again so they pulled her not even one inning in. She played other positions and was fine.
Any ideas? We have a 3-game scrimmage this weekend against some pretty good teams. Our #2 pitcher has a broken foot. If DD can't pitch she will be so upset! And things might not go so well for the team, either (this is a lesser concern, but one that she'll certainly think about). I'm just wondering if there is anything else I can do to help this feel better, if anyone has a pitcher who's had this kind of pain before.
Edit: Maybe an oblique muscle strain? The symptoms seem to fit that best.
It does not hurt constantly. It does not seem tied to her upper body at all. The pitching motion doesn't hurt if it's just the windmill; it's the driving off the rubber that hurts. Sometimes it hurts when she runs, but not always. This weekend she pitched only a very small amount; it was hurting again so they pulled her not even one inning in. She played other positions and was fine.
Any ideas? We have a 3-game scrimmage this weekend against some pretty good teams. Our #2 pitcher has a broken foot. If DD can't pitch she will be so upset! And things might not go so well for the team, either (this is a lesser concern, but one that she'll certainly think about). I'm just wondering if there is anything else I can do to help this feel better, if anyone has a pitcher who's had this kind of pain before.
Edit: Maybe an oblique muscle strain? The symptoms seem to fit that best.
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