Throwing pain is an unpleasant sensation that many athletes are well-acquainted with. Thankfully, Tampa Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group offers specialized care to patients who suffer from shoulder and elbow discomfort when performing throwing motions. Our state-of-the-art clinic located in the Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater, Florida, area is led by two Board-certified physicians with extensive experience treating a range of musculoskeletal conditions, including injuries known to cause discomfort in throwing athletes. Dr. Daniel Murphy is an orthopedic surgeon who splits his time as a team physician for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Yankees, and Dr. Arnold Ramirez is a sports medicine specialist who also serves as Head Team Physician for the Buccaneers.
When athletes experience pain while throwing, it is often a product of overuse or improper conditioning. Overhand throwing motions, such as the ones performed by pitchers and quarterbacks, place a particularly high level of strain on the shoulder and elbow. Recurrent overhand throwing motions and poor stretching and strength training techniques may lead to several injuries that are associated with throwing pain, including but not limited to:
- Rotator cuff tendonitis and tears
- Flexor tendonitis
- Ulnar collateral ligament tears
- Bicep tendonitis and tears
- Shoulder instability
- Impingement syndrome
Contact Tampa Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group in the Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater, FL, area if persistent throwing pain is preventing you from performing at your best. Dr. Murphy and Dr. Ramirez take a conservative approach to treatment that focuses on restoring comfort and range of motion through innovative non-surgical techniques. If surgery is necessary, Dr. Murphy will carefully explain your options and help you make an informed decision regarding your care.
