It’s Not A Question Of “If” But “When” For Going Under The Knife.
We all pay a hefty price to do the things we love. The constant pulling of armwrestling leaves you wide open for repetitive stress injuries. Let’s take you through common injuries and common solutions so you won’t need an experienced SSDI lawyer to file for benefits if you find yourself with a debilitating occupational arm injury. Taking care of your arms is critical so you can take care of yourself!
The Most Common Kind Of Armwrestling Injury
For most armwrestlers, spiral fractures of the distal third of the humerus are most common. What the heck is that? Also known as the Holstein-Lewis fracture, this horrifying fracture has your humerus resembling a corkscrew from the twisting motion of your arm. Recovery can take 3-4 months, leaving you out of work and off the table for some time.
This is why it’s critical to develop proper movements in armwrestling. This helps you to maintain form even when you are completely exhausted.
How Many Surgeries Has Devon Larratt Had?
Devon has racked up some serious time under the knife. Since 2013, he has had three elbow surgeries to remove extra bone growth from all the intense armwrestling he commits himself to doing. Yes, even the best armwreslters require surgery — sometimes they are even frequent flyer patients!
Here’s How You Can Prevent Injury
RICE is your best friend in the whole wide world. Also, please don’t have a manual labor day job. Rice stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Get yourself some ice packs that wrap around your arm tightly like a python, rest those biceps up on a pillow, and ensure to take ample time off!