I started swimming about three months ago. I swim two to three times a week. I recently developped a shoulder pain on my left shoulder, and it's awful after a swim. It continues for three to four days. This is not anything like what I have experienced before; it's not a muscle pain, but it's sharper and throbbing, almost like a spasm. I mostly swim in front crawl.
What am I doing wrong to cause this? How should I treat it?
Thanks,
tamami
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I also think you are safe in continuing to swim. I recently had a rotator cuff tear and though I've had it repaired it still bothers me when I swim. THe key is good streching before, during, and after. Don't over do any stroke. If you stop swimming you'll end up with arthritus. My shoulder may bother me some now, but no where as near as it would if I developed that. Use ice and heat as you need them.
Happy Training!
I also think you are safe in continuing to swim. I recently had a rotator cuff tear and though I've had it repaired it still bothers me when I swim. THe key is good streching before, during, and after. Don't over do any stroke. If you stop swimming you'll end up with arthritus. My shoulder may bother me some now, but no where as near as it would if I developed that. Use ice and heat as you need them.
Happy Training!
