Shoulder pain

[Cavere]

So after I started playing about two weeks ago. Last Thursday I started playing at least two rounds everyday and I'm a sidearm thrower. So I switched to backhand throwing on sunday after I got some shoulder soreness. I chalked it up to not throwing anything for a long time and just some strain from the forehand motion.

Basically anyone else get that shoulder pain that kinda radiates into the upper arm, and should I try to work through it or just rest for a few days and see how it feels? I've worked through a lot of injuries in the past, but trying to be smart with this one.

[seabas22]

So let me get this straight...in two weeks time you went from basically never playing disc golf to playing at least 36 holes a day? Holy disc golf addiction! What part of the shoulder? Front, top, back? What kind of pain? Sharp, aching, tingling, burning?

[Cavere]

well right now in my area the only course open is a public park with 12 holes so I generally put in 24-36 a day. When I get into something I go all out especially when I tend to have some natural ability.

The pain is more on the front top of the shoulder and it's not horribly sharp, more pulsing when it gets over worked. I'm still guessing it's just overworked from not throwing anything for a long time to hucking a disc 400' over and over.

[Flick4D]

Bend your knees more to use more lower body in your throws, if throwing RHFH, aim your left shoulder roughly at your target, to use more torso, and throw less stable discs (teebirds, esp xl's, valkyries,etc.) flat, rather than releasing crazy overstable discs with tons of torque/anhyzer. If you're going to play every day regardless, then switch it up with your driving styles. Alternate between forehand/backhand every other hole or every other day. It'll improve your game, save your hip and knee joints, and develop a really nice balance of muscle power.

[seabas22]

well right now in my area the only course open is a public park with 12 holes so I generally put in 24-36 a day. When I get into something I go all out especially when I tend to have some natural ability.

The pain is more on the front top of the shoulder and it's not horribly sharp, more pulsing when it gets over worked. I'm still guessing it's just overworked from not throwing anything for a long time to hucking a disc 400' over and over.

Top/front pain is typically rotator cuff tendonitis and/or bursitis. There is a reason MLB pitchers limit throws and don't pitch back to back games. It will only get better with rest, I'd rest it a week and see how it feels and warm up before throwing again. Ice, advil, and stretching will help with the pain and reduce inflammation quicker. Learning backhand will allow you to play more often as its easier on the joints and you can get more distance potentially.