Last night I was rolling with a blue belt (1 stripe) and I did something to my elbow. Im not sure if its hyperextended or what. It wasnt from an armbar and it wasnt because my ego was to big to tap. I was in a weird transitional position (being dominated of course ) and I think it might have just got bent the wrong way. I have full range of motion and it doesnt hurt to move it really. it does hurt when i put pressure on it though. life if i were to punch something. and the pain is def in the elbow itself. I iced it and took some motrin when i got home. Other than RICE....anything else i should do? How long do you think ti will take to heal? thanks!
It could very well be a blow bersa or at least an inflamed one. Sometimes they happen to blow in Muay Thai clinches... so I don't doubt they could happen in a rolling session of BJJ. If it doesn't clear up in a day or two.... maybe three - then get to a physio that deals with sport injuries... he should be able to take you through a range of motion and pressure tests that will help him to figure it out. Not cheap of course... (unless you're insured) but then again - neither is your elbow.
Copy and paste is my good friend disgruntled I do have insurance so I guess it would be covered under a specialist type visit?
Ice it every night religously and take an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen or voltarol each day for the next week.* And don't train this week. *(provided you don't have any medical reasons not to, blah, blah, blah...)
slipthejab, is there actually a bursa sac in the elbow? I will have to dig out my charts and have a look... For reference, I had my arm 'popped' - slightly extended on Monday night.. I have full range of movement, but when I contract my arm close to 180 degrees there is a slight discomfort and it feels weak... it's only a mild hyperextension though, so it's not as bad as what it could be.
Still fighting this elbow thing. It's been about a week and a 1/2 and ive been trying to take it easy. It is getting better, just not as fast as I would like Dont want to go to the Dr yet but will if I have to. Thanks though slip!
Just an update... Yesterday and today my arm has really starting to feel better. Not 100% but we'll see how it handles class tonight.
