Im 15 Yesterday when i was playing tennis i was serving pretty hard and i started to feel back pain. then

Question

i played about 2 more games without winning a point. I am left handed and i play tennis competitivly. When i served after it started hurting it wouldnt hurt until i was following through across the right side of my body.

My pain is located in the middle to lower part of my back on the right side. I have a tennis match 2day for a tournament and i want 2 play. Yesterday i rotated between ice and heat and when i had been walking around and i was stretched out i could walk and move fine but if i was sitting for a while iv would get very stiff and getting up becomes a painful process. I was wondering if i played 2day if i could hurt it worse and if theres anything i can do for the pain. right now i can walk around fine and jog as well when i swing i dont feel anypain when im making contact only when im following through.

Answer 1

Did you change your swing at all in the past few weeks? Oftentimes tweaking your game or even switching rackets can mess up your body, especially your shoulder and back.

What you have is most likely a pulled/stretched muscle. It's not a grievous injury, but you should default the match nonetheless (yes I know, defaulting is the last thing you want to do, but its better safe than sorry). This is because the injury could definitely get worse, especially by repeating the motion (your swing/follow through) that caused you pain in the first place.

As for dulling the pain, ice the area in question and get some tylenol/advil. (Sorry, I'm no anesthesiologist...) If the pain worsens, go see a doctor.

Good luck with your tennis career. :-)

Answer 2

U should go to a Physical Therapy. Or go to a doctor. U will probably go to ocupunture or u have to rest. Like me. I play competitive tennis also. But I am not playing now becuz I have a promblem w/ my hip. I am #1 in my age group in the 10 and under. In the 12 and under I am number 2 in the world. So thats my advice 4 u. I am out at least a year.   :(