does anyone else suffer from lower back ache later the same day of a swim,i normally do free,*** some back ,some fly but mainly free,about 2500metres average three times per week
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I too have had some recurring (2-3 times a year) lower back problems stemming from work injury 6 yrs ago (hefting around large computer monitors solo when I should have had help).
Just had a "tweak" in the lower back after a 3 week period when I didn't get in my regular Yoga practice OR regular swimming OR regular running. I have to send a message to yoga instructor prior to resuming group practice on Monday.
Questions for assembled USMS folk before I have an appt next week with orthopedic doc:
? Which types of swim training should I DEFINITELY avoid ?
I'm staying away from backstroke and butterfly for now, heck I'm so bad in the latter and shoulder is tight that I've stayed away from them for the most part anyway.
? What about distance vs short intervals ?
Stretching out to go a fast 50 (for me that's just under 40, not a speed demon) doesn't feel bad, but I can't get to full extension comfortably. Stay with longer, or at least slower repeats ?
I'm off running for now until fast walking is REALLY comfortable this time. Mainly a runner, so this is interesting having swimming as the primary exercise!
Cheers de Mark W4CHL
I too have had some recurring (2-3 times a year) lower back problems stemming from work injury 6 yrs ago (hefting around large computer monitors solo when I should have had help).
Just had a "tweak" in the lower back after a 3 week period when I didn't get in my regular Yoga practice OR regular swimming OR regular running. I have to send a message to yoga instructor prior to resuming group practice on Monday.
Questions for assembled USMS folk before I have an appt next week with orthopedic doc:
? Which types of swim training should I DEFINITELY avoid ?
I'm staying away from backstroke and butterfly for now, heck I'm so bad in the latter and shoulder is tight that I've stayed away from them for the most part anyway.
? What about distance vs short intervals ?
Stretching out to go a fast 50 (for me that's just under 40, not a speed demon) doesn't feel bad, but I can't get to full extension comfortably. Stay with longer, or at least slower repeats ?
I'm off running for now until fast walking is REALLY comfortable this time. Mainly a runner, so this is interesting having swimming as the primary exercise!
Cheers de Mark W4CHL
