I took 1 full week off of disc golf to allow the swelling to go down in and around my elbow ligaments. Epub 2012 Dec 20. Performing this exercise regularly will help strengthen your shoulder muscles using the overhead, extended range of motion. The Clash 100 tennis racquet is one of the most arm or shoulder-friendly racquets by Wilson manufacturers. Another example of a tennis-related shoulder injury is dead-arm syndrome, where the arm is difficult to move or lift. My Website: http://www.unleashyourtennis.co. Consistency is a tip for any stroke, but the backhand is a little unnatural at the beginning for players to hit. Weak shoulder and wrist muscles pain triggered by raising or lowering your arm. Mount Sinai Health System is the official medical services provider of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Eastern Section and the US Open. Slightly different preparation is needed for all the shots, but a person also does not want to show their hand too early. Instead of going for a U-shaped swing path, I recommend one that starts above the ball and levels out more through to its finish with the racquet more level and the top of the bumper guard pointed roughly toward the target. If you have played a lot of tennis you will understand that injuries can be quite common. So, be sure to recognise when you are experiencing shoulder pain, particularly if it is acute, and take the necessary steps to stretch, strengthen and stabilize your shoulder joint and the surrounding muscles. // Leaf Group Lifestyle. (including moderation or cessation of tennis activity). You should feel sore in your core/trunk and quadricep muscles and not your arm/shoulder lever. Of course you may decide to use creams or lotions to relieve your symptoms whilst you are playing, but in terms of actually easing the muscle tightness you need to stretch. The serve requires a lot of power and effort, most of which will go through the shoulder, meaning there is often a lot of strain concentrated into a relatively small part of the body. Where are you getting this pain? However, sometimes shoulder pain can indicate a more serious condition when it begins to worsen with time or is particularly noticeable the night after a match or practice.