Baseball Injury Rehab & Treatment in Colwood
Progressive, biomechanical treatments to keep you throwing heat and swinging hard without the shoulder or elbow pain.
Is This You?
- ✓Sharp pinch in the front of the shoulder when throwing.
- ✓Inner elbow pain after pitching or during acceleration.
- ✓Rotator cuff fatigue or a "dead arm" feeling.
- ✓Core and oblique tightness from repetitive swinging.
The Biomechanics of Throwing
Baseball asks your body to generate massive rotational force and then abruptly stop it. A 90mph fastball puts incredible valgus stress on the elbow and demands extreme eccentric deceleration from the rotator cuff. When core stability is lost or the shoulder capsule becomes tight, the smaller tissues bear the brunt of the kinetic chain, leading to structural micro-tears.
Our Clinical Approach
We analyze your throwing mechanics and assess your shoulder's internal-to-external rotation ratio. We also perform targeted ligamentous testing, including valgus stress tests on the inner elbow (UCL) to rule out serious laxity.
The Sync Difference
As Athletic Therapists, we understand the specific demands of the sport. We don't just treat the inflamed tendon; we reconnect the kinetic chain from your hips, through your core, directly out to your fingertips for a true, progressive return-to-play.
Eccentric Strengthening
Focus on eccentric (lowering) strengthening of the rotator cuff. The cuff muscles have to act as the "brakes" to slow your arm down after releasing the ball, which is where most tissue damage occurs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about baseball injury rehab.
Why does my shoulder hurt only when throwing?
Throwing places extreme eccentric loads on the rotator cuff as it acts as the 'brakes' for your arm. If your internal/external rotation ratio is off, or if your scapula lacks stability, this load strains the front of the shoulder.
How do you test for a baseball-specific injury?
We perform a throwing mechanics assessment, evaluate your shoulder's internal/external rotation balance, and use valgus stress testing to check the stability of your elbow's UCL.
Can I keep playing while receiving treatment?
It depends on the severity. Often, we can modify your load (pitch count or throwing intensity) and implement a progressive rehab plan that keeps you active while the tissues heal.
Where is Sync Massage Therapy Located
Sync Massage Therapy
Sync Massage Therapy is located inside the Coastal Offices at the end of the Holiday Inn parking lot. Serving Colwood, Langford, and the West Shore community.
- Monday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue - Thu8:00am - 8:00pm
- Friday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat - SunClosed
Free parking available on site.