The return of warm weather also means the return of little league for many. At Blue Hills Sports & Spine, we regularly see young throwing athletes that have developed shoulder and elbow injuries from throwing too much. Many of these injuries can (and SHOULD) be prevented by parents and coaches. Kids always want to play, but should never be playing in pain. There are some great resources for pitching safety, one of the best being Pitch Smart. They have up to date information on pitch counts, advice on what to look for and what to avoid. It's always a shame when a young kid has to miss a whole season to recover from an elbow or shoulder injury that could have easily been prevented. If you have kids (or grand kids) that play, check out the link for Pitch Smart, you will be glad you did. If you need other advice or help recovering from an injury, come see one of our experts right away.