Early Arm Pain in Throwers: Why Rest, Circulation, and Timing Matter

When a throwing athlete starts feeling arm pain, the worst move is often trying to “push through it.” In this video, we break down the first steps after pain shows up — including why throwing needs to pause, how circulation-based work supports healing, and why soft tissue work matters when the body goes into protection mode.

We also explain a lesser-known reality: throwers actually have reduced blood flow in their throwing arm, which has big implications for recovery, ligament health, and injury risk. Using real anatomical examples, we cover why some areas heal better than others — and when repair versus reconstruction becomes the conversation.