How do I know if my arm pain is serious or just normal soreness?Updated 2 months ago
Before assuming the worst, go through a progressive warm-up that includes:
Dynamic movement
Any custom prep prescribed by the ArmCare App
Arm & lower body activation
A gradual throwing progression (if applicable) starting with easy throws.
✔ Soreness: If your discomfort improves as you warm up, it’s likely normal post-throwing soreness. Complete a Fresh Exam to check for underlying strength changes and proceed with activity cautiously.
❌ Pain: If the discomfort persists or worsens despite warming up, it is not normal soreness and should be evaluated using the 48-hour rule.
1. Pain lasting beyond 48 hours
If pain persists in daily activities (e.g., putting on a shirt, lifting objects), get a medical evaluation. If there’s no pain with daily activities, complete a Fresh Exam at 72 hours.
2. Pain with the Fresh Exam?
If pain is experienced during the strength exam, get a medical evaluation. Resume throwing if there is no pain with the strength test.
3. Is throwing painful?
If throwing is painful, then get a medical evaluation.
Is it Pain or Soreness?
The key takeaway is that if discomfort disappears after a proper warm-up, it’s likely just soreness from prior workload and fatigue. Use the Fresh Exam and App recommendations to adjust accordingly.
If pain lingers or worsens after the warm-up, follow the 48-hour rule and stop throwing until cleared.