Question 1

can you get elbow tendonitis from basketball?

Accepted Answer

Elbow tendinitis : Yes you can get tendinitis from basketball.

Question 2

i have a shooting like pain that starts inbetween my elbow bones and go down to my hand. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Over Use Syndrome: This sound like "tennis elbow' or "overuse' syndrome.  It is becoming more and more common  in our world where we are typing at a keyboard all day every day.  The muscles get sore from over use and from improper positioning and then our repetitive motions keep the injury from healing properly. Rest and anti-inflammatories along with ergonomic evaluation are often needed to get better.

Question 3

3 weeks ago hyperextended elbow in basketball game, pain only lasted 3 days. pain returned suddenlywhen i swung my softball bat at practice last night?

Accepted Answer

Elbow pain: You more than likely have not fully healed from the soft tissue and muscle injury from the previous injury 3 weeks ago.

Question 4

i have shooting pain that goes from my left elbow to my fingers, it causes my hand to seize and let go what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Trauma?: Have you had trauma to your elbow especially on the lateral aspect of the elbow. You seem by hx to have some trauma or irritation to the radial nerve from elbow down to the wrist and hand See your doctor if persist more

Question 5

i got elbowed in my chest really hard playing basketball. my whole chest hurts now. i was able to finish playing however. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Depends on symptoms: The chest wall (rib cage) can be bruised, and that can hurt for several days. However, sometimes if a blow to the chest is powerful enough, it can damage the lung or heart. If you have sharp pain when taking a breath, or if you have any persistent trouble breathing, or if the pain gets worse when lying down, then seek urgent medical attention.

Question 6

i tripped on stairs 3 days ago and banged arm (elbow  can't move it completely the swelling is slowly going down but having shooting pains is it a ok

Accepted Answer

May: Be a good idea to get an X-ray.  Seems to be taking awhile to get better.   Just to be on safe side

Question 7

i hit my elbow hard and now when i lean on it , i get a sharp shooting pain. it seems to be getting worse. is there something i can do at home to help?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you injured the ulnar nerve which runs thru the elbow in the cubital tunnel then you need to get an elbow pad to avoid putting pressure on the nerve.  If there is any concern for a fracture then please see your primary care doctor to get an x-ray.
Good luck.

Question 8

when i grip objects pain shoots from my middle finger up to my elbow?

Accepted Answer

Impingement: An impingement of a nerve could cause this symptom with radiation of Pain from the finger upwards to the forearm. A hand SURGEON is best qualified to evaluate and advise you. He/she may schedule an emg to assist in diagnosis and to localize the site of possible nerve impingement.

Question 9

i keep getting this pain that starts in my right ring finger and than shoots up to my elbow, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Tendonitis: Not to worry. But your finger is not all you think it is! your ring finger starts at the finger proper and the muscles that control the finger are in your forearm. So the proper therapy for the finger is to treat the fore arm too. If you wiggle your ring finger and feel your arm you will feel the muscle contracting. Heat stretch and massage the entire finger unit. Give it time and it will heal.

Question 10

i have shooting paims in my left hand and fingers..sometimes goes to my elbow?  28/f

Accepted Answer

Nerve compression: Nerve compression either the median nerve or the ulnar nerve at the wrist or forearm can radiate to the elbow 

carpal tunnel is medina nerve compression, pain typically goes to butnot above the elbow

these problems also alter mechanics and elbow issue such as tendonitis can accompany.

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Can you get elbow tendonitis from basketball?

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I have a shooting like pain that starts inbetween my elbow bones and go down to my hand. what is this?

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3 weeks ago hyperextended elbow in basketball game, pain only lasted 3 days. pain returned suddenlywhen i swung my softball bat at practice last night?

A member asked:

I have shooting pain that goes from my left elbow to my fingers, it causes my hand to seize and let go what could it be?

A member asked:

I got elbowed in my chest really hard playing basketball. my whole chest hurts now. i was able to finish playing however. should i worry?

A member asked:

I tripped on stairs 3 days ago and banged arm (elbow can't move it completely the swelling is slowly going down but having shooting pains is it a ok

A member asked:

I hit my elbow hard and now when i lean on it , i get a sharp shooting pain. it seems to be getting worse. is there something i can do at home to help?

A member asked:

When i grip objects pain shoots from my middle finger up to my elbow?

A member asked:

I keep getting this pain that starts in my right ring finger and than shoots up to my elbow, what could it be?

A member asked:

I have shooting paims in my left hand and fingers..sometimes goes to my elbow? 28/f

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