About a month ago I developed horrible nerve pain in my right arm - so much so that I was uncomfortable all the time and couldn't sleep. I saw the doctor, a massage therapist and a chiropractor and was diagnosed with a compressed (pinched) nerve between C5-C7. (not sure exactly where as the pain and numbness has changed, no MRI done)
The pain has mostly subsided but my current problem is the weak pull I have on that side. My normal activities are not really effected but my pull is so weak! I have still been swimming 3-4 times a week with a strong focus on kicking until I am fully healed.
Did strength come back on its own or did you do PT? What kind of time frame? Any advice is appreciated!
Hey Elaine! Thanks for the information. I knew physical therarpy is something I have to continue but had not thought about how long I would have to keep doing the exercises. I have started some PT and it is getting better. (very slowly) I guess I am just impatient!
We have crossed paths at several meets but never actually met. I recognized you from your profile pic! In the article you submitted for the newsletter I am in one of the photos. :) (wearing a US Masters cap)
Don't let your impatience win out, because you're goal (I would hope) is to be able to swim strong and pain-free for life. I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who stop doing their exercises and do just fine after rehab., but I'm not one of those willing to take that chance. :nono: I figure there is no downside and plenty of positives to continuing exercises I learned in PT. I hope you choose the same path. Good luck!
Meanwhile, now I'm curious! :agree: I've been writing for the Georgia Masters newsletter every month since last summer, so which month were you pictured? I'm sorry we have crossed paths so many times without meeting. Next time you see me, stop and say "hi," ok? Although I can't compete at the Georgia Tech meet (I won't have doctor's clearance just yet), I may go to snap some photos and cheer on my buddies. :cheerleader: Will you be there?
Hey Elaine! Thanks for the information. I knew physical therarpy is something I have to continue but had not thought about how long I would have to keep doing the exercises. I have started some PT and it is getting better. (very slowly) I guess I am just impatient!
We have crossed paths at several meets but never actually met. I recognized you from your profile pic! In the article you submitted for the newsletter I am in one of the photos. :) (wearing a US Masters cap)
Don't let your impatience win out, because you're goal (I would hope) is to be able to swim strong and pain-free for life. I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who stop doing their exercises and do just fine after rehab., but I'm not one of those willing to take that chance. :nono: I figure there is no downside and plenty of positives to continuing exercises I learned in PT. I hope you choose the same path. Good luck!
Meanwhile, now I'm curious! :agree: I've been writing for the Georgia Masters newsletter every month since last summer, so which month were you pictured? I'm sorry we have crossed paths so many times without meeting. Next time you see me, stop and say "hi," ok? Although I can't compete at the Georgia Tech meet (I won't have doctor's clearance just yet), I may go to snap some photos and cheer on my buddies. :cheerleader: Will you be there?
