Jordan Spieth’s breakfast injury a surprising setback

Spieth is playing his first event since the Ryder Cup at the Hero World Challenge this week.

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He re-injured his wrist after the Ryder Cup while at home making toast for his son.

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Originally hurt his wrist in May while playing with his son. Was forced to withdraw from Byron Nelson.

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The MRIs didn't show the full extent of his injury. More testing revealed it was his ulnar nerve.

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Treating it has involved loosening up his neck, chest and arm rather than resting it.

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It's not an inflammation issue. More about managing use and not overusing it.

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Has been working with physical therapists over the last couple months.

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Says he has to be in tune with his body and listen to when he needs to back off.

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Feels he is now pain-free and ready to compete again.

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Will continue treatment and therapy even as he returns to golf to prevent future flare ups.

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