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Pain in left forearm after starting boarding
Hello all
I started boarding about 10 days ago and am loving it. However, as a former skier I am noticing its taking a lot more out of my 31 year old body. One injury that doesn't seem to be going away is in my left forearm. I thought to begin with this was just a product of it being tired from constantly pushing me up onto my heelside edge, and that it would go away. Now I'm starting to wonder if I've either lightly fractured it in a fall (don't recall anything too major) or alternatively its tendonitis. I have booked to see the doctor on Wednesday, I was just wondering if I could pick the brains of people who've been doing it for longer than me and might have experienced similar. Pain only really manifests itself when I try to grip something tight, or try to rotate my forearm. No visible bruising or swelling on the forearm, so clearly not badly broken (if at all). many thanks |
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Pain in left forearm after starting boarding
If you don't remember doing it it's probobly a strain or bruise. There's a
lot of little bones in your wrist that can bang together and cause pain. I guess it's worth checking out.. "Ralph Kent" wrote in message om... Hello all I started boarding about 10 days ago and am loving it. However, as a former skier I am noticing its taking a lot more out of my 31 year old body. One injury that doesn't seem to be going away is in my left forearm. I thought to begin with this was just a product of it being tired from constantly pushing me up onto my heelside edge, and that it would go away. Now I'm starting to wonder if I've either lightly fractured it in a fall (don't recall anything too major) or alternatively its tendonitis. I have booked to see the doctor on Wednesday, I was just wondering if I could pick the brains of people who've been doing it for longer than me and might have experienced similar. Pain only really manifests itself when I try to grip something tight, or try to rotate my forearm. No visible bruising or swelling on the forearm, so clearly not badly broken (if at all). many thanks |
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Pain in left forearm after starting boarding
Sound similar to what happened to me when I started out. I think it was just
an awkward fall on it but it ached for a week. Same thing, no swelling or bruising - just pain. Promptly started wearing wrist guards to avoid it happening again. Recovered OK and its been fine so far. Aslo, Try to board with closed fists to avoid fingers being bent back when you try to brace a fall. Found it easier to just tuck and roll with the fall instead of trying to brace it with my hands and arms - less painful too. "Ralph Kent" wrote in message om... Hello all I started boarding about 10 days ago and am loving it. However, as a former skier I am noticing its taking a lot more out of my 31 year old body. One injury that doesn't seem to be going away is in my left forearm. I thought to begin with this was just a product of it being tired from constantly pushing me up onto my heelside edge, and that it would go away. Now I'm starting to wonder if I've either lightly fractured it in a fall (don't recall anything too major) or alternatively its tendonitis. I have booked to see the doctor on Wednesday, I was just wondering if I could pick the brains of people who've been doing it for longer than me and might have experienced similar. Pain only really manifests itself when I try to grip something tight, or try to rotate my forearm. No visible bruising or swelling on the forearm, so clearly not badly broken (if at all). many thanks |
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Pain in left forearm after starting boarding
Pain only really manifests itself when I try to grip
something tight, or try to rotate my forearm. No visible bruising or swelling on the forearm, so clearly not badly broken (if at all). many thanks Beginning snowboarding subjects your body to many unfamiliar stresses... namely, as you mentioned, repeatedly pushing yourself up off the ground =) If lifting yourself onto your heelside is causing you grief, flip over and push off onto your toes.. it may be the awkward angle of your wrists when trying to get up this way.. keep your wrists straight, and push off with your knuckles perhaps. I used to have sore arms/triceps from this, especially when first starting off. If this is your only gripe.. consider yourself lucky.. Sounds like you need to hurt something else, to a greater extent, to get your mind off the tender arm.. go hit the pipe. =D I try my very, VERY best to avoid the doctor's office, at all costs.. that's where the sick people go.. right? With all due respect, most people are far to quick to suggest a visit to the doctor... at least that's my paranoid opinion. Bruises and bumps heal.. unless something is actually jutting out from your arm, like a bone, ski pole, etc.. just rest up. There's usually very little a doctor can do for you for a typical, non-critical injury, aside from prescribe medication to take your mind off the pain, that and tell you stay off the slopes for a week or so. That being said, take two shots of burbon and call me in the mourning. |
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Pain in left forearm after starting boarding
If you don't remember doing it it's probobly a strain or bruise. There's a
lot of little bones in your wrist that can bang together and cause pain. I guess it's worth checking out.. I agree, it's probably bruised. Same thing happened to me when I started. Good to see a doctor, though, you never know. Eric |
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Pain in left forearm after starting boarding
If you don't remember doing it it's probobly a strain or bruise.
There's a lot of little bones in your wrist that can bang together and cause pain. I guess it's worth checking out.. I also agree. Doing and undoing your bindings (from any position) can work your forearms in ways that you're not used to. I experienced the same thing when I started snowboarding, and again when I started using plate bindings! |
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Pain in left forearm after starting boarding
Ralph
I too had this same thing when I began....I started two years ago at age 36. I used to get this little twinge down my forearms at different times....it is most likely in fact related to a strained muscle (if it is the same type of twinge running donw your arm) from pushing yourself up. Quick tip...as others have mentioned: Particularly when beginning, learn to get up from your toeside edge instead. I perfected this little rocking method that I use after strapping into my bindings. From the seated position, I rock back, bringing my knees a bit to my chest, as I start to have my board come back down, I rotate the board and roll to my stomach side on my knees. Rather than let the board come all the way down, I've timed it so I simply plant the toe edge and stand up right then. Practice a few times at home and you'll see. May seem like a minor point, but when you are learning and getting up a lot...particularly at altitude, this can seriously diminish your fatigue over the course of a long day riding. The only time I get up heelside anymore is when I'm sitting over on the steeps at the edge of a run...then I simply stand up and go... Hope this helps... aiki "Ralph Kent" wrote in message om... Hello all I started boarding about 10 days ago and am loving it. However, as a former skier I am noticing its taking a lot more out of my 31 year old body. One injury that doesn't seem to be going away is in my left forearm. I thought to begin with this was just a product of it being tired from constantly pushing me up onto my heelside edge, and that it would go away. Now I'm starting to wonder if I've either lightly fractured it in a fall (don't recall anything too major) or alternatively its tendonitis. I have booked to see the doctor on Wednesday, I was just wondering if I could pick the brains of people who've been doing it for longer than me and might have experienced similar. Pain only really manifests itself when I try to grip something tight, or try to rotate my forearm. No visible bruising or swelling on the forearm, so clearly not badly broken (if at all). many thanks |
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Pain in left forearm after starting boarding
Thanks to all for all for the advice. why I am getting up on the
heelside - force of habit I suppose - I find it easier to make good turns from going from left to right (I'm regular) than vice versa. So all things being equal, on a run I'll try to make that my first turn to get me into my rhythm. But of course you are all right, I should start with my knees in the mountain - its clearly a lot easier to get up that way. And no, I'm not a fat lardy just 'cos I'm over 30! |
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