Does anyone have some good advice for dealing with subacromial bursitis?
I have recently been diagnosed - based on an ultrasound and discussion with my very good sports medicine doc - and am trying to set up a plan to get over this problem.
Thanks......
Assuming that this is aggravated by the repetitive motion of swimming, your problem may not lie in how you breathe (especially since you mention that you do breathe bilaterally). It is hard to tell without being able to see you swim and without knowing your full swimming history. There might be a lack of symmetry in your stroke, or a specific,repetitive motion you are making on one side of your body may be what is irritating your shoulder. Have you had a coach check out your stroke? Getting other opinions is always good, and a stroke analysis - by someone who specializes in technique, of course - is a good way to determine what, if anything, you are doing to cause the pain. If it helps, this is a good article by physical therapist Ryn Lister that you can check out:www.swimspire.com/.../
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Assuming that this is aggravated by the repetitive motion of swimming, your problem may not lie in how you breathe (especially since you mention that you do breathe bilaterally). It is hard to tell without being able to see you swim and without knowing your full swimming history. There might be a lack of symmetry in your stroke, or a specific,repetitive motion you are making on one side of your body may be what is irritating your shoulder. Have you had a coach check out your stroke? Getting other opinions is always good, and a stroke analysis - by someone who specializes in technique, of course - is a good way to determine what, if anything, you are doing to cause the pain. If it helps, this is a good article by physical therapist Ryn Lister that you can check out:www.swimspire.com/.../
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
