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Topic: Golf has paid it's Toll
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Ricky Davis
Moderator From: Spring, Texas USA
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posted 24 December 2002 10:04 PM
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Well I've had this condition in my Elbow for 5 months now(PAIN)...and finally got it checked out and sure enough.....Torn Cartilage and Ligament damage.
I'm having surgery on Jan. 9th.....and should be ok after that.....
I'm pretty sure Golf did this...ha.....but I continued to play and play music every night......so I was wondering if anyone else has had trouble with the Elbow from playing???
Wish me luck.....and hopefully I'll have a new Elbow outta the deal.....ha  
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Graham
Member From: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
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posted 25 December 2002 08:50 AM
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Ricky:
More than likely caused by dragging that heavy, old Fulawka around! All the best to you, Little Brother. ------------------
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Jon Light
Member From: Brooklyn, NY
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posted 25 December 2002 09:03 AM
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That sucks. Arthroscopic? (or however you spell that). This holiday beer drinking is taking a toll on my pitching elbow. |
Dave Birkett
Member From: Oxnard, CA, USA
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posted 25 December 2002 10:59 AM
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Golf is hard on the joints. Around 20 years ago, after spending a day pounding balls with only a 2 iron (I used to practice a lot), my left elbow got really stiff and sore. It didn't go away so I went to the doc. He gave me some steroid pills and I quit playing for two weeks. I was lucky and it went away. I finally did have to go under the knife for my neck in '98. When I started playing again, I tried to get more of a David Duval move and release my head. It's that darn repetitive motion that wears out the joints, and golf demands a maximum coil, release and extension that doesn't do your body any favors. We steelers will probably have thumb problems at some point. |
Ricky Davis
Moderator From: Spring, Texas USA
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posted 25 December 2002 01:47 PM
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No Graham not the Fulawka and not the Fender Amp and not the ShoBud....it was trying to keep up with the young long ball hitters and trying to hit over 300 yards everytime off the tee....ha
Jon; yes Orthoscoptic surgery....and I'll be good as new.
Yes Dave....golf it very damaging to the joints.....Tiger just had Knee surgery for the same condition as my Stupid Elbow...
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Al Marcus
Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA
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posted 25 December 2002 03:41 PM
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Ricky- Take care of yourself, you hear? Don't try to keep up with those young Bucks. I stopped trying to keep up with you hot pickers about 20 years ago. I just play slower stuff now...Happy Holidays..al |
Ken Lang
Member From: Simi Valley, Ca
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posted 25 December 2002 05:55 PM
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I had a problem a couple of years ago with soreness on top of the left arm below the elbow. I could play using a cuff, but it took a long time to heal.
Worse, now the index finger of my left hand has gone south. It won't close fully to make a fist and is a sore bugger when I try to close it. I've gone to leaving it out of the grip and closing it outside the fingers of the right hand, similar to the putting grip.
The problem may need medical attention but I haven't brought up to my doctor as yet. He might challange me to a game without conceding any handicap for the finger and I'd have to pay him twice. Once for the office and once for the greens. |
Bobby Bowman
Member From: Cypress, Texas, USA
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posted 25 December 2002 08:22 PM
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Ricky,
I had about the same thing about 20 or so years ago. I was golfing a lot as well as bowling a lot. Between the two, it pretty well wrecked my elbow and my wrist. I had to give up both. No regrets even though I really enjoyed them. I never had the surgery done that the doctors wanted to do, but I did wear a long brace from just above my elbow to just below my wrist for almost a year. They still hurt some, but I think it's more to ageing than anything else. That deal with the wrench a couple years ago didn't help things, but I've managed to get around it by paying a little better attention to things.
I wish the best for you. Happy Holidays too.
BB------------------
If you play 'em, play 'em good!
If you build 'em, build 'em good!
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Graham
Member From: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
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posted 25 December 2002 08:35 PM
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Ricky:
Gets harder as we get older. Was talking to Ed today, he said to say hello to you and he is anxiously awaiting the video you and Archie are gonna do. He also said he has Bob Luciers new steel on the bench, will be finished this week. Now Bob is talking about a 3rd one!! Ed downloaded and listened to those songs you put up and was quite impressed with your playing. Think you've made a friend! Ha!All the best with your surgery and speedy recovery! ------------------
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Ricky Davis
Moderator From: Spring, Texas USA
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posted 26 December 2002 01:51 AM
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Hey all this talk about getting older....ha.....well....dont' know about you fellas; but I'm getting younger.
I'm in better shape now(except for the elbow.ha)and more energy and more girls in their 20's...ha.....and it all has happened since I kicked(or I got kicked) the ole Ball and Chain to the curb
Maybe the header should read...."Single Life is Paying it's Toll".....ah...ha.
Bobby....we should hit'um some day...and heck> Roll'um too....I love all individual sports....
Graham....Tell Eddy....won't be long...I've been waiting for my new computer....and will be here Monday....and I'll have all kinds of stuff for him to see and hear before long.
Ricky |
George Keoki Lake
Member From: Edmonton, AB., Canada
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posted 28 December 2002 08:20 PM
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Ricky...I hope you don't have a rotator cuff problem as I did. I had surgery about 5 years ago and thankfully, I can still play, however I have lost considerable upward motion to my right arm. It will never get any better. Good Luck! |
Roger Crawford
Member From: Locust Grove, GA USA
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posted 29 December 2002 06:11 AM
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Ricky...since you & Tiger had similar surgeries, does that mean you will play like him ?!?! Oh well, what can he do with a Fulawka !!! Get better quick.
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Ricky Davis
Moderator From: Spring, Texas USA
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posted 29 December 2002 10:00 PM
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No George as luck has it;...it is not that...weeeewwww. Sorry you lost mobility and I pray I never do.
Roger......I'll never be able to play like Tiger......he is KING......but I appreciate your wishes for a speedy recovery...and it will be fine> thanks.
Ricky |
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