My elbow hurts when i shoot a basketball?

What's wrong with my elbow?

• A week ago I was playing basketball. The next day it was hurting. I figured it was from basketball but a day after that something strange happened, I took a deep breath and there was a sharp pain in my elbow. Now every time I take a deep breath it hurts, well not every time. Once I feel the pain after a deep breath, if I a deep breath immediately following that it is just normal. When i wake up in the morning is when it hurts the most. I am 13 years old.

• Answer:

  he juncture between the bones of the lower arm is particularly sensitive. Hitting it on something could cause immediate or delayed pain. Also, the stress placed on the joint and tendons make it susceptible to repetitive low-impact injury (tennis elbow). If pain persists or worsens, consult a health professional. Often, merely avoiding strain or exertion on the elbow will allow it to heal minor damage.