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Before pitching you must stretch out your arms and elbows; otherwise you are setting yourself up for an injury. Stretching should be focused on the elbow, wrists, forearms and shoulders. In addition to loosening up your elbow and arm in general, stretching is an ideal pre-game ritual because it helps you get into the groove mentally as well as physically.
Medial epicondylitis is more commonly known as golfer's elbow. Swinging a golf club require repetitive stretching and twisting of the forearm, a motion that puts strain on the muscle and tendons of your inner elbow. When the muscles become inflamed, the subsequent pain is routinely treated through strengthening exercises and stretches to help the muscles of the arm compensate for weakness in the inner elbow. Though a doctor can properly diagnose golfer's elbow, stretching prior to golfing can also prevent future pain and discomfort.
The elbow is highly susceptible to injury. Overuse and overexertion can cause damage to the muscles and tendons on the outside of the elbow, resulting in a condition called tennis elbow. Doing stretches for the elbow before and after activity can prevent this injury. Stretching the elbow is a way to rehabilitate the elbow if there is excessive pain.
Elbow stretches are great for warming up your triceps. Learn how to do elbow stretches for warming up in this free basketball video.
