Greetings all.

I received my first highland game related injury about 11 days ago. I thought it was a hernia at first but after seeing the doctor he said I ripped a muscle in my abdominal wall very thin, but not to the point of being a hernia. I've been instructed to not throw for 4 weeks. (I'm already going crazy from withdrawals).

Obviously stretching is the number one thing you should do when you walk out on that field, but how else do you not over exert yourself? I mean we are all ripping and throwing heavy weights around with all the torque, muscle, and skill that we can. Doesn't that pretty much mean we are poster childs for hernias and similar injuries?

Eventually our bodies will use the appropriate muscles long enough to where they become stronger and more tolerable of the weight we throw but until that time I can easily forsee many athletic injuries if not careful. Once that adrenaline gets going it's easy to push yourself beyond your normal means, which in turns can cause the injuries.

Anyone have any personal experience with this, and have any feedback, comments or suggestions?

Thanks!