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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: MTFD24 on September 16, 2014, 11:33:17 AM

Title: It took 3 years, but WOW
Post by: MTFD24 on September 16, 2014, 11:33:17 AM
Approximately 3 years ago I was hit with Lumbar Sacral Radio Plexothapy, and my bowling went WAY downhill! I could not slide anymore, and I used to have a long slide. Now it was plant and throw. I just couldn't do it, even with some excellent coaching help, my game was down by 40 - 50 pins. I was very close to quitting this game I have enjoyed for over 40 years.

Last night in the 4th frame of the 3rd game, it was Voila! A completely FREE non-muscled arm swing...10 in the pit! And for the rest of the game I was either X or 9/. It was like I never had the injury, except I still was planting. But my swing was FREE!

I am so glad I didn't give up, and that my teammates hadn't given up on me. Tomorrow I will hit the lanes for a game or two to hopefully see if I can maintain this new found freedom. And hopefully will be finally back on the right path.

If all goes well I may even be able to return to the Senior Shootouts!
Title: Re: It took 3 years, but WOW
Post by: JOE FALCO on September 16, 2014, 11:41:38 AM
Very happy for you .. congratulations and good luck!
Title: Re: It took 3 years, but WOW
Post by: milorafferty on September 16, 2014, 11:42:17 AM
Excellent news!

Now go kick some a$$!   ;D
Title: Re: It took 3 years, but WOW
Post by: Strider on September 16, 2014, 08:47:48 PM
Excellent!  Even without physical problems it always feels great to execute like you know you once could.
Title: Re: It took 3 years, but WOW
Post by: MTFD24 on September 17, 2014, 01:02:45 PM
Thanks gentlemen! So many times since I got hit with this disability I wanted to retire from bowling, but now it's time to refocus. Hopefully my game moves forward and if I can get back 50% of what I lost I will be pleased.
Title: Re: It took 3 years, but WOW
Post by: Luvswatch on September 18, 2014, 04:24:30 AM
Congrats on the comeback...mine has taken 10 years of off time for wrist to heal and fire brewing in the belly!
Title: Re: It took 3 years, but WOW
Post by: 3835 on September 18, 2014, 05:01:12 AM
I think after coming back from an injury I appreciate the game more now than I did prior to the injury. I think many of us lose why we started the sport to begin with once we hit a certain competitiveness level. The injury made me rethink that and I came to realize I was happy just to be able to get on the lanes.

Congrats on the comeback. It might be a slow go, but just glad you are back out there.

3835
Title: Re: It took 3 years, but WOW
Post by: scrub49 on September 18, 2014, 09:16:36 AM
Congrats, I  made some changes that I believe are finally kicking in with help from Gizmo, JustRico, LuckyLefty, and several others, now just need to up-date my equipment. I had problems with an sore middle finger and a few other ball issues.  There are an lot of well-informed people on this site.
Title: Re: It took 3 years, but WOW
Post by: Brian Green on September 18, 2014, 09:50:36 AM
I told ya going lefty was the best choice. Lol

All kidding aside.  Congrats now it's time to go after it
Title: Re: It took 3 years, but WOW
Post by: MTFD24 on September 18, 2014, 02:16:04 PM
ROFLOL @ Brian Green! Brian it feels fantastic to have a free arm swing again, and it JUST HAPPENED! I hadn't even realized how much I was muscleing the shots until all of a sudden it was as if my swing was that from the scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz! I believe I have also managed to bowl without the long slide and plant, although my knee would prefer the slide...lol

Now perhaps I can begin to bowl well, and actually enjoy the game once again.
Title: Re: It took 3 years, but WOW
Post by: bergman on September 19, 2014, 10:55:42 AM
MTFD24: A hearty congratulations on your newfound "freedom".  There is nothing
like a free armswing!
Title: Re: It took 3 years, but WOW
Post by: MI 2 AZ on September 19, 2014, 12:56:59 PM
Congrats on the free armswing.  How did it go the next time?
Title: Re: It took 3 years, but WOW
Post by: MTFD24 on September 20, 2014, 01:40:46 PM
Hit the lanes again last night. First game was hit and miss with the free arm swing. Found myself "grabbing" the ball at release a few times, but only "muscled" it on two spares. @nd and 3rd games were much better, and scores on the rise.

Gaining some confidence, and hopefully will keep the forward momentum!