Has anyone ever had an elbow injury/strain that exhibits significant pain with breaststroke (sculling in) and during the pull out on the turns? The pain is on the inside of my elbow very close to where the 'funny bone' is. I don't think I injured it during swimming but it has gotten progressively worse over the past 5-6 years due to a lifting incident. It doesn't bother me swimming freestyle but i can feel it. Maybe one of those arm bands might help??
I'm getting ready to visit an orthopedic in Louisville, KY. Anyone have a recommendation on who to see?
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Larry:
I know several swimmers who also have had this pain. I have been experiencing it off and on for about a year. I find that if I avoid breastroke that the pain is manageable.
I visited my doctor at the onset of the pain last September. After a diagnosis of golfer's elbow he gave me an anti-inflammatory prescription that did help while I was taking it. The pain returned however when the "drugs" ran out. I have tried the forearm strap and it does help a little but it definitely did not cure me.
My advice is avoid swimmng breastroke as much as possible and hope the pain is goes away. Also try to avoid any activity that will aggravate the injury. Things like using a screwdriver, lifting heavy objects, etc.
Good Luck!
Larry:
I know several swimmers who also have had this pain. I have been experiencing it off and on for about a year. I find that if I avoid breastroke that the pain is manageable.
I visited my doctor at the onset of the pain last September. After a diagnosis of golfer's elbow he gave me an anti-inflammatory prescription that did help while I was taking it. The pain returned however when the "drugs" ran out. I have tried the forearm strap and it does help a little but it definitely did not cure me.
My advice is avoid swimmng breastroke as much as possible and hope the pain is goes away. Also try to avoid any activity that will aggravate the injury. Things like using a screwdriver, lifting heavy objects, etc.
Good Luck!
