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?
Did a slow mile today with an elbow brace given to me by the sports medicine doc. No pain. Maybe I will try for 2 miles on Tuesday but stop if there's any pain. I don't want to push myself but I do want to get a sense of whether or not I should do the 3-mile open-water 'race' on July 12th. I've given up on trying for a good time and will be happy if I finish without any pain.
Did a slow mile today with an elbow brace given to me by the sports medicine doc. No pain. Maybe I will try for 2 miles on Tuesday but stop if there's any pain. I don't want to push myself but I do want to get a sense of whether or not I should do the 3-mile open-water 'race' on July 12th. I've given up on trying for a good time and will be happy if I finish without any pain.
