I have yet to get an appt. with my ortho so far but I am going to give the pool a shot tonight. My shoulder is feeling pretty darn good and the popping is much more rare. I should add that the popping is not painful and seems to be pretty close to the level of popping that I experienced before the injury. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I am going to take it easy and not try to replicate my pre-injury times or endurance. I think my goal will be to swim whatever is comfortable, not to exceed 400 yards. If I still feel good for the next few days I will up the ante a bit. Anybody have any input? Gull80? You seem to be pretty enlightened about injured swimmers. Thanks.
I would just take it easy and don't push your shoulder. You may be fine! I don't mean to scare you. BUT!...If it starts hurting, STOP immediately. I pushed mine one too many times and had to have surgery. If your shoulder continues to bother you despite rotator cuff exercises, rest, ice, advil,etc...I would let your Dr. know. You may want to ask if you could have a MRI w/ arthrogram to rule out any problems that your first MRI may have missed.
I would just take it easy and don't push your shoulder. You may be fine! I don't mean to scare you. BUT!...If it starts hurting, STOP immediately. I pushed mine one too many times and had to have surgery. If your shoulder continues to bother you despite rotator cuff exercises, rest, ice, advil,etc...I would let your Dr. know. You may want to ask if you could have a MRI w/ arthrogram to rule out any problems that your first MRI may have missed.
