Anyone care to share stories about their swimming related injuries, recovery, how you recovered, etc.?
I have just been diagnosed with a C7 injury...saw the sports medicine doc on Monday and I'm scheduled for an MRI on the 6th. It's not serious; however, I cannot swim and I am going stir crazy. I am now a "back injury person" and I can't stand it. The only exercise I can do without pain involves a treadmill or eliptical trainer or stairmaster and I am not a machine person! I'm a swimmer!! Waaaaaaaa.....!
I don't have anyone to "talk to" about this, so I'd love hearing about your recovery, what it took to recover, how you dealt with having to be couch bound, the mental aspects of being injured....etc.
By the way, I injured myself working on my starts. Your injury doesn't have to be like mine, but I'd love the feedback and support. What's so weird is that my hands broke the water, not my head...!? Go figure...even the doctor was flummoxed
Being injured sucks, ya know? The acceptance thing is really hard, and I can't keep drinking merlot and taking vicodin (don't worry - not at the same time!!).
I was reading hmlee's "life of a college swimmer" blog and I can totally relate in that there's only so much you can do without pain, missing the water, feeling left out, etc.
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Kari, can you do pilates or yoga? Is there any swimming you can do that does not cause pain? Can you try water aerobics?
Watch your stress level, your body is used to the endorphs and you may feel some depression and/or mood changes. Fortunately, the only thing I have ever experienced is a broken collarbone so I'm not the best source, but I would think if you can do what you can in the water, it is better than nothing at all. At least you'll get the smell of chlorine and the feel of the water.
Having read your replies to some of my posts I know that you have worked very hard to become the person you are today and swimming was definitely a big part of that. Just remember, this is temporary!
At least you'll have the NCAA BB games to keep you occupied for the next couple of weeks.
Hang in there!
Kari, can you do pilates or yoga? Is there any swimming you can do that does not cause pain? Can you try water aerobics?
Watch your stress level, your body is used to the endorphs and you may feel some depression and/or mood changes. Fortunately, the only thing I have ever experienced is a broken collarbone so I'm not the best source, but I would think if you can do what you can in the water, it is better than nothing at all. At least you'll get the smell of chlorine and the feel of the water.
Having read your replies to some of my posts I know that you have worked very hard to become the person you are today and swimming was definitely a big part of that. Just remember, this is temporary!
At least you'll have the NCAA BB games to keep you occupied for the next couple of weeks.
Hang in there!
