just a question for the older swimmers,how does swimming affect joints as we get older,i'm 37 and wonder what swimming does for or against joints as we age.The common point of view is that swimming is good for you,is this also true for bone joints?My reason for asking is that a while ago i used to do mainly breastroke until my knees got bad from this,been doing mainly freestyle for over a year i think now and my left shoulder now twinges from time to time.:confused:
Originally posted by sparx35
i may try weights
Replace that "may" with a "will". But importantly find out what things you should be doing before you try "weights." The same can be said for "stretching." Both weights and streching are important parts of rehab, but doing the proper exercises and stretches are very important. Doing the wrong weight exercises and the wrong stretches will actually make the problem worse.
Specifically resisteance exercises for your chest and many stretches for your shoulders would very likely be contraindicated in many shoulder injuries. Swim magazine had a very good article a year or two ao showing that the stretches that you see almost every swimmer do before they get in are actually bad for your shoulder.
USA Swimming has already produced a workout plan for guys like you and me with twinging shoulders. www.usaswimming.org/.../ViewMiscArticle.aspx
It's probably a very good starting point for resistance exercise. But if you really want to get rid of your pain I suggest seeing a sports physical therapist.
Good luck, I have literally felt your pain.
Originally posted by sparx35
i may try weights
Replace that "may" with a "will". But importantly find out what things you should be doing before you try "weights." The same can be said for "stretching." Both weights and streching are important parts of rehab, but doing the proper exercises and stretches are very important. Doing the wrong weight exercises and the wrong stretches will actually make the problem worse.
Specifically resisteance exercises for your chest and many stretches for your shoulders would very likely be contraindicated in many shoulder injuries. Swim magazine had a very good article a year or two ao showing that the stretches that you see almost every swimmer do before they get in are actually bad for your shoulder.
USA Swimming has already produced a workout plan for guys like you and me with twinging shoulders. www.usaswimming.org/.../ViewMiscArticle.aspx
It's probably a very good starting point for resistance exercise. But if you really want to get rid of your pain I suggest seeing a sports physical therapist.
Good luck, I have literally felt your pain.
