Throwing Injuries: Recovery & Prevention
At Physical Restoration & Sports Medicine, we specialize in helping athletes recover from throwing related injuries and prevent them from happening again. Whether you’re a baseball player, softball player, Quarterback, or any other type of athlete, the repetitive motions of throwing place tremendous stress on your arm, elbow, and shoulder. When the body can no longer compensate for poor mechanics or muscle weakness, injuries happen.
Common Throwing Injuries We Treat
Throwing injuries are often the result of faulty mechanics, muscle imbalances, or overuse. Some of the most common include:
- Elbow and Arm Injuries – such as the well-known
Tommy John injury (ulnar collateral ligament tear)
- Rotator cuff strains and tears
- Shoulder impingement or instability
If left untreated, these injuries can sideline you for months or even years. That’s why early evaluation and targeted therapy are key.
Why Do Throwing Injuries Happen?
Your body is an incredible machine — but when your mechanics are inefficient or certain muscles are weak, it has to compensate in ways that increase strain on vulnerable joints and soft tissues. Over time, this leads to breakdown and injury.
We see this often in athletes who:
- Have poor shoulder blade (scapular) stability
- Lack rotator cuff strength and endurance
- Have muscle imbalances between the front and back of the shoulder
- Throw with faulty mechanics that put extra stress on the elbow
When your body can no longer maintain these faulty patterns, injuries occur.
How We Help You Recover — and Prevent Re-Injury
At Physical Restoration & Sports Medicine, our goal isn’t just to get you back on the field — it’s to help you throw stronger, safer, and with more efficiency.
We use evidence-based, individualized treatment plans to:
- Restore joint mobility and reduce pain
- Rebuild muscle balance throughout the shoulder, shoulder blade, and arm
- Strengthen the shoulder blade (scapular stabilizers) and rotator cuff to improve mechanics and protect vulnerable tissues
- Improve throwing form and mechanics to prevent future injuries
By addressing the root cause — whether it’s weakness, tightness, or poor technique — we help you return to throwing confidently while reducing your risk of re-injury.
Start Your Recovery Today
Don’t let a throwing injury end your season or threaten your career. Whether you’re recovering from a Tommy John procedure, battling chronic pain, or want to prevent future injuries, we’re here to help.
