Not how I wanted to start my winter changes

[One Planer]

......... With injury.

I'm still having issues from a previous injury (http://forums.golf-monthly.co.uk/sh...sn-t-look-good!&highlight=Gareth+doesn't+good).

After an MRI at the start of this year it was diagnosed as nerve and ligament damage. I've had issues on and off through the year then last night it went completely when I was getting out of the bath. I say issues on and off, but more off than on and it's been pretty settled. The odd flare up but nothing serious and always went after rest.

Back to the doctors to start the rigmarole of getting treatment again.

As it stands I've put my splint back on to help rest it and I'm going to start with he pain killers and 'brufen until I can get an appointment sorted.

The most disappointing thing is I've been playing well, had a great lesson Thursday and really felt I was moving forward, now I'm back out again for who knows how long :angry:

I suppose I can always work on my putting :thup:

 

[CMAC]

could have been worse, it could be at the start of the season. Take the time to recover

 

[virtuocity]

Gareth- are you too sore to do some intensive putting practise?

 

[G_Mulligan]

sounds painful and very frustrating I am sure you have been getting advice from all angles and hopefully from an NHS or private physio or sports therapist. R.I.C.E is very useful for soft tissue damage. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. Do this to reduce the discomfort especially after exercises and eventually when playing again. Do you have a stress ball or similar to slowly manipulate and strengthen the tendons/muscles? Build up very slowly and RICE it after each session and build up to stronger hand grips over time and only when the pain/swelling is minimal after using a stress ball. Chinese stress balls could also help manipulate the tendons without any resistance.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Bad luck buddy, pack yourself in cotton wool over the winter
Then emerge chrysalis like in the spring, sometimes you just have to wait as rushing back may make it worse

 

[One Planer]

Gareth- are you too sore to do some intensive putting practise?

I am pal. It was more a sarcastic comment than anything else.

I can't even grip the putter without some level of pain.

 

[virtuocity]

I am pal. It was more a sarcastic comment than anything else.

I can't even grip the putter without some level of pain.

Ach damn- I was trying to find a wee positive. Looks like Yoga and Core Strengthening for you buddy!

 

[One Planer]

Ach damn- I was trying to find a wee positive. Looks like Yoga and Core Strengthening for you buddy!

I'm currently reading Dave Pelz putting bible and having a look on eBay.



I have my eye on something

 

[virtuocity]

I'm currently reading Dave Pelz putting bible and having a look on eBay.



I have my eye on something

A prosthetic arm?

 

[AmandaJR]

Sorry to hear that Gareth - hope you heal fast this time and it's nothing too long term.

 

[JustOne]

Don't you do this every year to avoid playing in the rain?



Big wink>>>>>

 

[SocketRocket]

I'm currently reading Dave Pelz putting bible and having a look on eBay.



I have my eye on something

Dave Pelz Short Game Bible?

 

[kid2]

Get working on the short game Pal...... You've 6 months now before the season really gets fully rolling so you've no excuses...:thup:

 

[One Planer]

A prosthetic arm?

:clap:

Nope :rofl:

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Not good mate but looking at conditions today you weren't missing much

 

[tsped83]

I'm currently reading Dave Pelz putting bible and having a look on eBay.


I have my eye on something

A swing thought diary....?

 

[One Planer]

Minor update.

Pain free and have full mobility back today. R.I.C.E seems to have done the trick alongside strong pain killers and ibuprofen.

I think I'm going to take this week off just to make sure and work on my putting.

I think this whole injury is a reaction to me doing too much on it. I think, going forward, I'll have to manage my practice better and how often I hit the range. I think this is what's causing me issues (overuse).

 

[G_Mulligan]

Minor update.

Pain free and have full mobility back today. R.I.C.E seems to have done the trick alongside strong pain killers and ibuprofen.

I think I'm going to take this week off just to make sure and work on my putting.

I think this whole injury is a reaction to me doing too much on it. I think, going forward, I'll have to manage my practice better and how often I hit the range. I think this is what's causing me issues (overuse).

Good to hear it is feeling better. Just one other point, don't use painkillers before you practice or you may mask discomfort that could lead to overuse and further injury.

 

[One Planer]

Good to hear it is feeling better. Just one other point, don't use painkillers before you practice or you may mask discomfort that could lead to overuse and further injury.

Sensible advice :thup: