While I was swimming 5 miles on Monday (first time doing this distance), my right elbow started hurting and it did again today when doing an easy 2 miles before work. With my arm outstretched, palm facing up, the pain is on the right, outside side of my elbow, which I think might be lateral epicondylitis, as opposed to medial epicondylitis. I will see the NP in the orthopedic/sports medicine office tomorrow. He's the same guy who misdiagnosed my foot injury for months, which eventually required major surgery that put an end to my long-distance running so I will also follow up with a sports medicine specialist, but may not be able to see him until June 23rd.
In the meantime, any tips on the best type of catch and pull that will not put further stress on this part of my elbow?
I had some elbow pain a few years back. Truthfully I think the whole thing started by using paddles that were BIG and trying to swim fast with them. My freestyle pull is a bit sketchy too. I didn't quit swimming: I spent 3-4 weeks doing the team workout but kicking only. I used small fins most of the time. I feel like it improved my kick + I was surprised I didn't loose much conditioning.
My Physical Therapist recommended I purchase and use a Therabar. Here's the link for Amazon: www.amazon.com/.../B00CMMZUHC I believe this bar gave me some relief and possibly built up some of the small muscles in my forearm. I tried one of those arm bands but it didn't seem to help. I cinched it down as tight as I could but it still slipped off. Good luck, I hope things are back to normal for you asap!
I had some elbow pain a few years back. Truthfully I think the whole thing started by using paddles that were BIG and trying to swim fast with them. My freestyle pull is a bit sketchy too. I didn't quit swimming: I spent 3-4 weeks doing the team workout but kicking only. I used small fins most of the time. I feel like it improved my kick + I was surprised I didn't loose much conditioning.
My Physical Therapist recommended I purchase and use a Therabar. Here's the link for Amazon: www.amazon.com/.../B00CMMZUHC I believe this bar gave me some relief and possibly built up some of the small muscles in my forearm. I tried one of those arm bands but it didn't seem to help. I cinched it down as tight as I could but it still slipped off. Good luck, I hope things are back to normal for you asap!
