So it would seem my low back is getting better now that I'm not overdoing the kickboard. I've since just switched to simple freestyle, doing about 10-20 touch and goes with fins and webbed gloves.
Last week my right neck and shoulder had been bothering me as a result and it doesn't seem to be going away despite me doing stretching every day.
So to date, since I have started swimming a few months ago I have had low back pain, elbow pain and now neck/shoulder pain. Everyone raves about how "low impact" swimming is- and I'd be happy to believe that because I am LOVING this new exercise- but I'm starting to wonder if I'm doing something terribly wrong or is this just something I need to "power through" as a newbie who is developing new muscle usage?
I really hope I can get through this because swimming is so fun and my heart rate and BP have been amazing since I started in this very short time.
They are a closed finger gloved (I think?) Here is the link on Amazon www.amazon.com/.../ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00
I always thought fins were supposed to correct your kick meaning that they force you to kick more from the hips and not the knees.
That said, I feel like I have to diligently stretch out my knees every day just to avoid any knee pain as a result of all this. So perhaps you're on to something.
I'm a little bummed to think that it's my toys because they have helped my otherwise crappy swim style turn into something formidable. haha
But now that I have some technique and muscle buildup, perhaps it's time to have a go without any gear. regroup and start from scratch, so to speak. I only hope I can make it across the pool within 5 minutes...bahaha! Just kidding, sorta. :afraid:
edit to add: here's a link to the fins I've been using www.amazon.com/.../ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
They are a closed finger gloved (I think?) Here is the link on Amazon www.amazon.com/.../ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00
I always thought fins were supposed to correct your kick meaning that they force you to kick more from the hips and not the knees.
That said, I feel like I have to diligently stretch out my knees every day just to avoid any knee pain as a result of all this. So perhaps you're on to something.
I'm a little bummed to think that it's my toys because they have helped my otherwise crappy swim style turn into something formidable. haha
But now that I have some technique and muscle buildup, perhaps it's time to have a go without any gear. regroup and start from scratch, so to speak. I only hope I can make it across the pool within 5 minutes...bahaha! Just kidding, sorta. :afraid:
edit to add: here's a link to the fins I've been using www.amazon.com/.../ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
