I returned to swimming with a coach, going to meets with the masters team, second semester of 2004. The last time I had swum had been in 1968, at high school. Anyway, I am experiencing some right shoulder discomfort, in between workouts. I am also getting some paresthesia in both arms when swimming without breaks anything above 500 meters at a faster pace. To further confuse me, I did suffer a fall on to my right shoulder from a dirt bike on Feb. 8th. My group swims with a coach 4 times a week, usually doing no more than 2,000 meters. I swim on my own the other days, doing easy 1,000s or more with or without fins. What I am looking for is advice on stretches and tips in general. I also must say that most of my training is freestyle, although I do some butterfly laps and backstroke laps. Thanks for any help, billy fanstone (in Brazil)
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The main reasons to see an orthopod are 1) to exclude a rotator cuff or labrum tear and 2) to get a physical therapy referral so that a rehab program can be designed specifically for you.
As for your swimming workouts, why not just swim sets of 50s and 100s until your shoulder heals? For longer distances, you could try swimming at an aerobic pace with a pull buoy (no paddles) or fins. And I would agree that you should avoid butterfly for now.
Use ice after workouts and at bedtime, and some type of NSAID (I like Aleve) as needed. You might also consider Glucosamine, although you won't notice a benefit for the first few months.
The main reasons to see an orthopod are 1) to exclude a rotator cuff or labrum tear and 2) to get a physical therapy referral so that a rehab program can be designed specifically for you.
As for your swimming workouts, why not just swim sets of 50s and 100s until your shoulder heals? For longer distances, you could try swimming at an aerobic pace with a pull buoy (no paddles) or fins. And I would agree that you should avoid butterfly for now.
Use ice after workouts and at bedtime, and some type of NSAID (I like Aleve) as needed. You might also consider Glucosamine, although you won't notice a benefit for the first few months.
