“It’s just an overuse injury,” “your technique ain’t right,” “your paddle is too heavy for you”...
That’s what you’ll probably hear when you ask your playing partners, coach, or even online forums about why you feel this deep elbow pain while playing…
To solve it, they’ll probably advise you to work on your technique, take some rest, or switch to a lighter paddle - “to put less stress on your elbow.”
But the truth is, these “pieces of advice” are nothing but unfounded rumours, that have been circulating among players since the day this game became a thing.
The true, medical explanation for why this pain happens is completely different…
And studies show that if you leave it untreated, it can quickly escalate into something far worse than just affecting your game…