Well, it's back - that darned medial epicondylitis. On both elbows, too. This is about the 3rd or 4th time. Each time it happens I go to kick sets or bike until the pain is gone; I also do every wrist and forearm exercise I can imagine (grips, wrist curls, rotator and stabilizer exercises). I've tried swimming closed-fisted. I've tried using forearms braces. I've cut out *** stroke altogether. The last few weeks leading up to the re-injury I did nothing but very eeeaassy sidestroke (left side over, right side back). Must I conclude that I just don't have the arms to be even a modest fitness swimmer?
Thanks, y'all.
I am a Physical Therapist who specializes in swimmers. I have found that the area of pain is only the symptom, not the cause, and that is why the pain keeps returning. I have find core weakness & poor firing of the hip muscles to be part of the problem associated with shoulder pain. I would recommend you visit a therapist that has a swimming background & who has access to a pool; this way he or she can perform a thorough examintion. If you check the USA Swimming website under Sports Medicine you can find experts in your local area.
I am a Physical Therapist who specializes in swimmers. I have found that the area of pain is only the symptom, not the cause, and that is why the pain keeps returning. I have find core weakness & poor firing of the hip muscles to be part of the problem associated with shoulder pain. I would recommend you visit a therapist that has a swimming background & who has access to a pool; this way he or she can perform a thorough examintion. If you check the USA Swimming website under Sports Medicine you can find experts in your local area.
