cre8tiff Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I got good news today. The numbness in my thumb isn't carpal tunnel and won't require surgery. SO I was ---> However, what has been causing my numbness is bowling, which I love and am relatively good at. So I was ----> Solution? relearn to bowl without using the thumb, cranker style. I have bowled for decades using the stroker style, where accuracy is the thing, not raw power. This sucks AZZZZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 You are making the tailgate unreadable. Bowling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 How often do you bowl? Once a week wouldn't seem like a cause...4 times a week maybe. Strange thing I have also been experiencing pain in my thumb over the last year or so. To be honest I dread shaking hands anymore because we all learned that a firm handshake is important. That chit hurts my thumb now. I am also a bowler and have noticed some pain while bowling as well. I just drink quicker until it goes away. Oh and I ended last season with a 203 average (first time ever to hit 200 for me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Other Sports Forum!!! Hope your thumb gets better, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 stroker style I don't bowl, but I'm pretty good at the stroker style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I don't bowl, but I'm pretty good at the stroker style. +1 Try using your other hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driveby Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 How often do you bowl? Once a week wouldn't seem like a cause...4 times a week maybe. Strange thing I have also been experiencing pain in my thumb over the last year or so. To be honest I dread shaking hands anymore because we all learned that a firm handshake is important. That chit hurts my thumb now. I am also a bowler and have noticed some pain while bowling as well. I just drink quicker until it goes away. Oh and I ended last season with a 203 average (first time ever to hit 200 for me). How about without the bumpers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 (edited) +1 Try using your other hand. I have been. I have a broken wrist/torn ligaments in my right hand, awaiting an MRI and probable surgery. Shanking lefty takes some practice, and I'm just the man for the job. Edited September 23, 2010 by Hugh 0ne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big F'n Dave Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I got good news today. The numbness in my thumb isn't carpal tunnel and won't require surgery. SO I was ---> However, what has been causing my numbness is bowling, which I love and am relatively good at. So I was ----> Solution? relearn to bowl without using the thumb, cranker style. I have bowled for decades using the stroker style, where accuracy is the thing, not raw power. This sucks AZZZZ. If there's ever a gheyer post on these boards, I pray to God that I don't read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 +1 Try using your other hand. wouldn't that be like cheating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 If there's ever a gheyer post on these boards, I pray to God that I don't read it. You HAVE seen there was an American Idol thread, right? As for stroking with the opposite hand, it just doesn't feel right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 How about without the bumpers? That's a real gem there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 +1 Try using your other hand. USBC rules against using both hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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